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DAR → MWZ
Which side of the plane to sit from Julius Nyerere International Airport (Dar Es Salaam) to Mwanza Airport (Mwanza)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a dramatic perspective of the Rift Valley's eastern wall, the towering silhouette of Mount Hanang, and the final descent over the rocky outcrops of Lake Victoria's shoreline.
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Great Rift Valley
Dramatic escarpments and geological faults visible along the eastern horizon.
Mount Hanang
An impressive extinct volcanic peak rising sharply from the surrounding plains.
Serengeti Fringes
The distant plains of the southern Serengeti ecosystem visible during the latter half of the trip.
Lake Victoria Islands
Lush, rocky islands scattered across the vast expanse of Africa's largest lake.
Bismarck Rock
The iconic granite balancing rock formation visible near the Mwanza shoreline during descent.
The right side is superior for geological features; keep a keen eye out for Mount Hanang about 40 minutes into the flight. On the approach to Mwanza, this side offers the best views of the unique 'koppies' (granite rock hills) and the lake's sparkling water. Afternoon flights are particularly scenic on this side as the sun sets over Lake Victoria.
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Uluguru Mountains
Vibrant green ridges visible shortly after takeoff south of the flight path.
Dodoma City
A clear aerial view of Tanzania's legislative capital situated in the semi-arid heartland.
Central Plateau
Expansive views of the iconic baobab-dotted landscape through the Singida region.
Mwanza Gulf
Deep blue inlets and wetlands visible as the plane makes its final turn toward the airport.
Choose the left side for the best view of the capital city, Dodoma, mid-flight. For morning flights, this side avoids the direct glare of the sun, making it easier to photograph the vast baobab forests of the central plateau. Watch for the change in terrain from lush coastal hills to the dry, dusty plains of the interior.
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Get eSIMs for TanzaniaDistance: 852 km (529 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 25 min
Departure: DAR (-6.87811, 39.202599)
Arrival: MWZ (-2.4444899559021, 32.932701110839844)
Route Type: Domestic
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