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DAR → JNB
Which side of the plane to sit from Julius Nyerere International Airport (Dar Es Salaam) to OR Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the diverse inland topography, including the vast Nyerere National Park and a spectacular aerial approach over the administrative capital, Pretoria, before landing.
Dar Es Salaam Skyline
Aerial views of the harbor, the CBD, and the sprawling Tanzanian coastline immediately after takeoff.
Nyerere National Park
Fly over the massive Selous region, where the intricate Rufiji River delta and wildlife tracks are visible.
Lake Malawi/Niassa
Glance at the shimmering northern waters of the Great Rift Valley lake bordering Tanzania and Mozambique.
Limpopo River Crossing
The winding river marking the natural border between Zimbabwe and South Africa's northern provinces.
Pretoria Landmarks
On the standard descent into JNB, you get a bird's eye view of the Union Buildings and the Voortrekker Monument.
Book a window seat in the front half of the cabin to avoid wing obstruction. For the best photography of the Tanzanian wilderness, choose a morning flight when the sun is behind you, illuminating the landscape without glare.
Indian Ocean Horizon
Expansive views of the turquoise waters and coastal reefs as you head south from Dar Es Salaam.
Zambezi River Basin
The massive scale of the Zambezi River as it flows through the Mozambican plains toward the sea.
Bazaruto Archipelago
On clear days, the distinct sand dunes and turquoise shallows of these Mozambican islands are visible in the distance.
Greater Kruger Area
Views of the dense bushveld and savannah of South Africa's premier wildlife destination during the descent.
Magaliesberg Mountains
The ancient quartz ridges that run north of the Gauteng province as the plane enters the Highveld.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to catch the African sunset over the interior. Watch for the dramatic change from the humid coastal greenery to the dry, golden Highveld of South Africa.
Distance: 2,436 km (1,514 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 15 min
Departure: DAR (-6.87811, 39.202599)
Arrival: JNB (-26.1392, 28.246)
Route Type: International
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