Loading map...
CBT → VPE
Which side of the plane to sit from Catumbela Airport (Catumbela) to Ngjiva Pereira Airport (Ondjiva)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior view of the dramatic Serra da Chela mountains and the high-altitude escarpments that define the transition from the Angolan coast to the central plateau.
Search flights from CBT to VPE
Serra da Chela Escarpment
A massive geological wall where the interior plateau drops sharply toward the coastal plains.
Benguela Highlands
Rugged, high-altitude terrain with unique vegetation patterns and rocky outcrops.
Tundavala Proximity
Distal views of the famous abyss where the land falls away over 1,000 meters into the valley.
Huila Plateau
The expansive, fertile interior highlands that stretch toward the southern border region.
Choose the left side for afternoon flights, as the sun will illuminate the face of the mountain ranges. Keep your eyes peeled mid-flight when the plane moves parallel to the great escarpment for the most dramatic vertical views.
Get eSIMs for Angola
Get eSIMs for Angola
Atlantic Coastline
Beautiful views of the Benguela coast during the initial climb and southward turn.
Baía Farta
The turquoise waters and sandy beaches of this prominent bay south of Catumbela.
Desert Transition
The landscape shifts from coastal scrub to the northern fringes of the arid Namibe desert.
Southern Savannah
Vast, dry woodlands and seasonal floodplains characteristic of the Kunene Province.
The right side is best for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the sun over the Atlantic. Watch for the distinct 'line of life' where the arid desert sands begin to dominate the landscape as you head south.
Book Hotels in OndjivaDistance: 560 km (348 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 56 min
Departure: CBT (-12.4792, 13.4869)
Arrival: VPE (-17.0435009003, 15.683799743700002)
Route Type: Domestic
Thank you for booking your travels through our travel partners. The commissions from your bookings keep this site running.