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Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side is superior for its combination of coastal departure views, the vastness of the Lowveld, and clear perspectives of the Limpopo River crossing.

Right Side Highlights
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Umhlanga Coastline

A stunning aerial view of the Durban north coast and luxury beachfront developments immediately after takeoff.

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Zululand Reserves

Fly over the rolling hills and private game reserves of the northern KwaZulu-Natal region.

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Greater Kruger Views

Aerial perspective of the vast savanna ecosystem stretching toward the Mozambican border.

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Limpopo River

The winding green ribbon of water that serves as the natural border between South Africa and Zimbabwe.

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Harare Approaches

Views of the sprawling suburbs and the jacaranda-lined streets of the Zimbabwean capital during final descent.

The right side is best for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the western sun. During the dry season (May to September), the lack of cloud cover provides exceptional views of the Limpopo Valley and the diverse geological formations of southern Zimbabwe.

Left Side Highlights
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Drakensberg Escarpment

Distant views of the basalt peaks that form the great wall between the coast and the interior plateau.

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Pretoria Skyline

On clear days, the urban layout of South Africa's administrative capital is visible in the distance.

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Highveld Farmlands

A patchwork of industrial agriculture and mining operations across the Mpumalanga and Limpopo provinces.

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Matobo Foothills

As you descend into Harare, the granite outcrops and balancing rocks of the southern plateau begin to appear.

Choose this side for late afternoon flights to witness the spectacular African sunset over the inland horizon. Keep a lookout for the red earth of the northern provinces which contrasts sharply with the green valleys of KwaZulu-Natal.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,299 km (807 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 44 min

Departure: DUR (-29.6144444444, 31.119722222199997)

Arrival: HRE (-17.931801, 31.0928)

Route Type: International

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