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EBB → JNB
Which side of the plane to sit from Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe) to OR Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side (East) offers the most iconic landmarks of the East African Rift, including expansive views of Lake Malawi and the dramatic landscapes of the Eastern Highlands.
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Lake Victoria
Immediate views of the Murchison Bay and the archipelago of the Ssese Islands upon departure from Entebbe.
Lake Malawi
The flight path typically provides a long, scenic stretch parallel to this massive, clear-water rift lake.
Cahora Bassa
The massive reservoir on the Zambezi River is often visible as a shimmering blue expanse in the distance.
Eastern Highlands
Rugged mountain scenery along the Zimbabwe-Mozambique border featuring the Nyanga and Chimanimani ranges.
Pretoria Skyline
Detailed views of South Africa's administrative capital and the Union Buildings during the descent into Gauteng.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the afternoon sun. The most spectacular views of Lake Malawi usually occur roughly 90 to 120 minutes into the flight. Look for the turquoise water contrasting against the deep green shorelines.
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Tanzanian Highlands
Vast stretches of rolling hills and Miombo woodlands covering the interior of southern Tanzania.
Luangwa River
Intricate river meanders and floodplains of the Luangwa Valley, a world-renowned wildlife haven.
Zambezi River
A bird's-eye view of the mighty Zambezi as it snakes its way toward the Kariba reservoir.
The Great Dyke
A unique, 550km-long geological ridge of igneous rock that forms a visible line across the Zimbabwean landscape.
Waterberg Plateau
Ancient sandstone mountains and bushveld scenery as the aircraft enters South African airspace.
The right side is the 'sunset side' for afternoon flights, offering dramatic lighting over the savannah. Keep an eye out for the Great Dyke in Zimbabwe, which looks like a giant, straight scar across the earth. Use a polarized filter for photos to cut through the haze of the interior plateau.
Book Hotels in JohannesburgDistance: 2,946 km (1,831 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 56 min
Departure: EBB (0.042386, 32.443501)
Arrival: JNB (-26.1392, 28.246)
Route Type: International
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