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DAR → HRE
Which side of the plane to sit from Julius Nyerere International Airport (Dar Es Salaam) to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (Harare)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a dramatic cross-section of Southeast Africa, featuring the great Selous wilderness, the southern tip of the Rift Valley lakes, and the massive Zambezi water systems.
Nyerere National Park
Vast wilderness areas of the former Selous, showing the intricate networks of the Rufiji River tributaries.
Lake Malawi
The shimmering southern tip of Lake Nyasa, the third largest lake in Africa, nestled in the Great Rift Valley.
Cahora Bassa Dam
One of the largest man-made lakes in the world, appearing as a massive blue expanse in the Tete province.
Zambezi River
The legendary 'River of Life' as it winds through the rugged landscape toward the Zimbabwean plateau.
Mazowe Valley
Rich red soils and productive agricultural mosaics of northern Zimbabwe during the final descent into Harare.
The right side is essential for seeing the Zambezi's major water features. On afternoon flights, the sun can be intense on this side, so look for the spectacular reflection off Cahora Bassa approximately 40 minutes before arrival in Harare. Seasonal smoke from bush clearing in August and September may occasionally limit long-range visibility.
Indian Ocean Coastline
Vibrant turquoise waters and sandy beaches visible during the initial climb out of Dar Es Salaam.
Gorongosa National Park
Aerial views of central Mozambique's premier wildlife sanctuary and its diverse floodplain ecosystem.
Chimanimani Mountains
Distant jagged peaks marking the mountainous border between Zimbabwe and Mozambique during the cruise phase.
Choose the left side for morning flights to keep the sun behind you and enjoy the high-contrast views of the Mozambique plains. Look out for the Pungwe River winding through the terrain as you approach the Zimbabwe border.
Distance: 1,511 km (939 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 1 min
Departure: DAR (-6.87811, 39.202599)
Arrival: HRE (-17.931801, 31.0928)
Route Type: International
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