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Which side of the plane to sit from Beira Airport (Beira) to Nampula Airport (Nampula)?

Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a spectacular view of the Mozambique coastline, featuring the massive Zambezi Delta and the pristine turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean.

Right Side Highlights
8.5
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Mozambique Channel

Deep blue expanses of the Indian Ocean stretching toward the horizon.

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Zambezi River Delta

A massive, intricate network of river channels and mangrove forests where the Zambezi meets the sea.

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Quelimane Coast

View the palm-fringed shoreline and the historic port city of Quelimane from a distance.

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Barrier Islands

Remote sandbars and islands of the Primeiras and Segundas Archipelago appearing as tiny jewels in the ocean.

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Angoche Estuary

Beautiful coastal lagoons and winding waterways before the flight path turns inland toward Nampula.

The right side is ideal for afternoon flights when the sun is in the west, illuminating the coastline perfectly. The Zambezi Delta is the must-see feature; sit behind the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the complex water patterns.

Left Side Highlights
7.2
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Beira Outskirts

View the sprawling residential areas and industrial zones of Mozambique's key port city during takeoff.

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Lower Zambezi Basin

Extensive wetlands and floodplains that host a variety of birdlife and seasonal vegetation patterns.

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Zambezia Rural Landscapes

Traditional settlements and vast agricultural fields characteristic of the central provinces.

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Nampula Inselbergs

Large, isolated granite peaks that dominate the horizon as the plane approaches the Nampula plateau.

Morning flights are best on the left to avoid harsh sunlight. The most dramatic scenery occurs during the descent into Nampula, so have your camera ready for the unique granite rock formations.

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Route Information

Distance: 698 km (434 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 10 min

Departure: BEW (-19.79640007019043, 34.90760040283203)

Arrival: APL (-15.105600357055664, 39.28179931640625)

Route Type: Domestic

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