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BEW → UEL
Which side of the plane to sit from Beira Airport (Beira) to Quelimane Airport (Quelimane)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular vantage point over the Indian Ocean coastline and the vast Zambezi River Delta, one of Africa's most significant ecological features.
Mozambique Channel
Deep blue vistas of the Indian Ocean and the breaking waves along the coastline.
Zambezi Delta
The massive, intricate network of distributaries and islands where the Zambezi meets the sea.
Pristine Sandbars
Striking white sandbars and shifting silt patterns at the mouths of coastal estuaries.
Bons Sinais Estuary
The beautiful river approach into Quelimane, historically known as the River of Good Signs.
Coastal Mangroves
Vibrant green belts of some of the largest mangrove forests in Africa lining the delta.
The right side is essential for seeing the Zambezi Delta. During the rainy season (November to March), the sediment plumes at the river mouths create dramatic colors in the water. For the best photography of the turquoise shallows, a midday flight is recommended when the sun is high.
Zambezia Coastal Plains
Expansive views of the lush, low-lying coastal savannas and agricultural mosaics.
Meandering River Systems
Numerous small rivers and oxbow lakes snaking through the inland terrain toward the sea.
Rural Settlements
Traditional Mozambican homesteads and small villages scattered across the landscape.
Mangrove Fringe
The inland edge of the dense mangrove forests that protect the Mozambican shoreline.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun over the ocean. This side provides a better perspective of the local land use and the density of the palm groves typical of the Zambezia province.
Distance: 299 km (186 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 30 min
Departure: BEW (-19.79640007019043, 34.90760040283203)
Arrival: UEL (-17.855499267578125, 36.86909866333008)
Route Type: Domestic
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