Nairobi to Lome is 2,507 miles (4,034 km), a flight of about 4 hours 15 minutes.
The right side captures the most dramatic geography: the Ngong Hills and central Kenya highlands on departure, then the transition across the East African plateau, and finally the approach to the Togolese coast. The left side offers some coastal views on landing but less compelling scenery during the majority of the flight.
Flight Path
The flight path crosses central Kenya and Uganda, passing over or near Lake Victoria's northern shore (visible on the left/north side during the central portion), the Ugandan highlands and plateau, and then descends across the flat terrain of northern Ghana and Togo. The Rift Valley escarpment may be visible on the left during the Kenya-Uganda transition. The landscape transitions from highland terrain to progressively flatter savanna and coastal plains as the aircraft approaches Togo.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from WIL
RIGHTClimbing out westward from Nairobi Wilson, the right side offers views of the Nairobi urban sprawl and the surrounding highlands. The left side faces the less dramatic eastern plateau.
Landing at LFW
LEFTOn approach to Lome from the east, the left side provides views of the Togolese coastline and the Gulf of Guinea. The right side faces inland terrain with less dramatic scenery.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Nairobi Wilson (WIL) to Lome Tokoin (LFW)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Nairobi to Lome. The right side captures the most dramatic geography: the Ngong Hills and central Kenya highlands on departure, then the transition across the East African plateau, and finally the approach to the Togolese coast. The left side offers some coastal views on landing but less compelling scenery during the majority of the flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Nairobi Wilson in Nairobi?
During takeoff from Nairobi Wilson (WIL), sit on the Right side for the best views. Climbing out westward from Nairobi Wilson, the right side offers views of the Nairobi urban sprawl and the surrounding highlands. The left side faces the less dramatic eastern plateau. Notable sights include: Nairobi city grid and suburbs, the Ngong Hills to the southwest, the highland terrain of central Kenya.
What can I see when landing at Lome Tokoin in Lome?
When landing at Lome Tokoin (LFW), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach to Lome from the east, the left side provides views of the Togolese coastline and the Gulf of Guinea. The right side faces inland terrain with less dramatic scenery. Notable sights include: Gulf of Guinea coastline, Lome's coastal city layout, the Volta River delta region to the east, the Atlantic Ocean.
How long is the flight from Nairobi to Lome?
The flight from Nairobi Wilson (WIL) to Lome Tokoin (LFW) takes about 4 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,507 miles (4,034 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Nairobi to Lome flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses central Kenya and Uganda, passing over or near Lake Victoria's northern shore (visible on the left/north side during the central portion), the Ugandan highlands and plateau, and then descends across the flat terrain of northern Ghana and Togo. The Rift Valley escarpment may be visible on the left during the Kenya-Uganda transition. The landscape transitions from highland terrain to progressively flatter savanna and coastal plains as the aircraft approaches Togo.