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CPT β LAD
Which side of the plane to sit from Cape Town International Airport (Cape Town) to Quatro de Fevereiro Airport (Luanda)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the diverse southern African interior, including the dramatic transition from the Cape mountains to the orange dunes of the Namib Desert and the lush Angolan plateaus.
Table Mountain
Iconic views of the flat-topped mountain and the Cape Peninsula immediately after takeoff.
Namib Desert
Breathtaking views of the vast, glowing orange sand dunes of the world's oldest desert.
Orange River
The winding river border between South Africa and Namibia carving through arid landscapes.
Brandberg Mountain
Namibia's highest peak rising sharply from the surrounding desert plains.
HuΓla Plateau
The dramatic shift to greener, more mountainous terrain as you enter southern Angola.
Sit on the right for the best morning light, which accentuates the shadows and textures of the Namibian dunes. This side is also best for seeing the Cape Winelands upon departure. As you approach Luanda, watch for the Tundavala Gap area if the flight path takes a slightly inland route into Angola.
Robben Island
Clear view of the historic island and prison shortly after departure from Cape Town.
Atlantic Coastline
Continuous view of the rugged West Coast where the cold Atlantic meets the African continent.
Skeleton Coast
Stunning aerial views of the remote and ship-wreck-strewn northern Namibian coastline.
Atlantic Sunset
On late afternoon flights, this side provides front-row seats to the sun setting over the ocean.
Walvis Bay
The deep-water harbor and salt works of Namibia are often visible near the flight path.
Choose the left side for afternoon or evening flights to experience the sunset over the Atlantic. During the Namibian segment, look for the 'White Lady' shipwrecks along the Skeleton Coast. Keep your window shade down when the sun is high to avoid the intense glare reflecting off the ocean surface.
Distance: 2,845 km (1,768 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 48 min
Departure: CPT (-33.9648017883, 18.6016998291)
Arrival: LAD (-8.858369999999999, 13.2312)
Route Type: International
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