DUR → DXB

Kruger National Park Region

Shortly after takeoff from Durban, the flight passes over the eastern edge of South Africa, offering views of the vast bushveld.

Mount Kilimanjaro

In clear conditions over Tanzania, the snow-capped peak of Africa's highest mountain is visible to the west.

Great Rift Valley

Dramatic views of the tectonic trenches and escarpments that define the East African landscape.

Ethiopian Highlands

Rugged, high-altitude plateaus and deep gorges of the 'Roof of Africa' provide spectacular textures.

Red Sea Coastline

As the flight nears the Arabian Peninsula, the contrast between the deep blue sea and the arid African coast is striking.

Bazaruto Archipelago

Stunning views of the turquoise waters and white sandbars off the coast of Mozambique.

Zanzibar and Pemba

If the flight path hugs the coast, the tropical 'Spice Islands' are visible floating in the Indian Ocean.

Horn of Africa

The dramatic point where the continent meets the Arabian Sea at the edge of Somalia.

Rub' al Khali (Empty Quarter)

Approaching the UAE, the right side offers views of the world's largest contiguous sand desert.

Dubai Skyline

The standard approach into DXB often banks over the Gulf, giving the right side a clear view of the Burj Khalifa and the Palm Jumeirah.