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APL → BEW
Which side of the plane to sit from Nampula Airport (Nampula) to Beira Airport (Beira)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side of the aircraft offers spectacular views of the Mozambique Channel coastline and the intricate network of the Zambezi River delta as it meets the Indian Ocean.
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Mozambique Channel
Expansive views of the turquoise waters and white sandbars along the Indian Ocean coastline.
Primeiras and Segundas Archipelago
A chain of ten sparsely inhabited barrier islands and coral reefs visible during the coastal segment.
Quelimane Estuary
View of the Bons Sinais River mouth and the historic port city of Quelimane nestled among coconut plantations.
Zambezi River Delta
The massive, labyrinthine network of mangrove swamps and river channels where Africa's fourth-largest river system enters the sea.
Sit on the left for morning flights to enjoy the illuminated coastline, though be prepared for some sun glare. This side is superior for seeing the contrast between the deep blue ocean and the emerald green mangrove forests during the descent into Beira.
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Nampula Inselbergs
Dramatic granite monoliths and isolated mountains rising sharply from the plains immediately after takeoff.
Lower Zambezi River
A bird's-eye view of the mighty Zambezi River snaking through the interior of the Sofala province.
Marromeu Special Reserve
Vast, open floodplains and wetlands that are home to one of Africa's largest populations of Cape Buffalo.
Sofala Interior
Extensive patchwork of rural agricultural landscapes and traditional Mozambican homesteads.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the direct sun. Keep your camera ready shortly after takeoff to capture the unique 'stone mountains' surrounding Nampula. It also provides a better perspective of the sheer scale of the Zambezi River's width as the aircraft crosses it mid-flight.
Book Hotels in BeiraDistance: 698 km (434 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 10 min
Departure: APL (-15.105600357055664, 39.28179931640625)
Arrival: BEW (-19.79640007019043, 34.90760040283203)
Route Type: Domestic
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