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BZVLAD

Our Recommendation
8.7

Right Side of the Plane

The right side of the aircraft offers a spectacular view of the African coastline and the massive Congo River estuary as it meets the Atlantic Ocean.

Right Side Highlights
8.7
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Congo River Estuary

Witness the second largest river in the world discharging a massive brown plume into the deep blue Atlantic.

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Atlantic Coastline

Stunning views of the rugged coastline where the tropical vegetation meets the white sands of the Atlantic.

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Soyo Oil Terminals

Visible industrial infrastructure and offshore platforms near the mouth of the Congo River.

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Ilha do Cabo

On the final approach, the narrow sandbar protecting Luanda Bay provides an iconic view of the city's modern skyline.

The right side is significantly more scenic for this route. For the best photography of the Congo River plume, midday flights are ideal as the sun is high. On the final approach into LAD, the right side usually provides an excellent view of the Luanda Bay and the peninsula.

Left Side Highlights
6.5
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Congo River Crossing

Immediately after takeoff, see the massive scale of the river separating Brazzaville and Kinshasa.

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Mayombe Rainforest

Aerial views of the dense, lush tropical canopy spanning the DRC and Angolan borders.

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Serra do Pingano

The rugged terrain and green hills of Northern Angola as you head south toward the capital.

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Luanda Urban Sprawl

The dense and rapidly expanding residential areas on the eastern outskirts of Luanda during descent.

Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun over the ocean. It is also the best side for a quick glimpse of the Kinshasa skyline immediately after departing Maya-Maya.

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Route Information

Distance: 559 km (347 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 56 min

Departure: BZV (-4.251699924468993, 15.253000259399414)

Arrival: LAD (-8.858369999999999, 13.2312)

Route Type: International

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