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ACC → JNB
Which side of the plane to sit from Kotoka International Airport (Accra) to OR Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a more dramatic visual journey, moving from the turquoise waters of the Gulf of Guinea to the stunning, arid landscapes of the Kalahari and the rugged Angolan highlands.
Gabonese Coastline
Stunning views of the Atlantic meeting the dense forests of Gabon, including the Loango National Park region.
Angolan Escarpment
Dramatic rising terrain as the flight moves from the Atlantic coast toward the high interior plateaus of Angola.
Kalahari Desert
Vast stretches of orange and red sand dunes and scrubland, providing a stark contrast to the earlier tropical views.
South Atlantic Sunset
On evening flights, this side offers a front-row seat to the sun setting over the ocean and the desert horizon.
The right side is superior for afternoon flights to capture the 'golden hour' over the Kalahari. Use a window map to identify the transition from the lush coastal regions of West Africa to the arid Southern African terrain. Be prepared for occasional equatorial cloud cover over Gabon.
Volta River Delta
Shortly after takeoff from Accra, you may see the mouth of the Volta River and the vast coastal lagoons of Eastern Ghana.
Congo Basin Rainforest
A massive, dense green canopy stretching across Central Africa, occasionally broken by winding river tributaries.
Okavango Delta Edge
Depending on the flight path, the northern reaches of the Okavango's inland delta may be visible as lush green patches in Botswana.
Pretoria Cityscape
On the final approach into JNB, the administrative capital of South Africa is often visible to the northeast.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and to see the sunrise over the African interior. Keep an eye out for the expansive Congo River as it snakes through the dense jungle about midway through the journey.
Distance: 4,674 km (2,904 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs 30 min
Departure: ACC (5.605189800262451, -0.16678600013256073)
Arrival: JNB (-26.1392, 28.246)
Route Type: International
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