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GBE → LUN
Which side of the plane to sit from Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (Gaberone) to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport Lusaka (Lusaka)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior vantage point for Lake Kariba's vast waters and the dramatic Zambezi escarpment during the descent into Lusaka.
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Limpopo River
The meandering river marking the natural border between Botswana and Zimbabwe.
Hwange Boundary
The eastern edge of Zimbabwe's largest national park, characterized by dense mopane woodland.
Lake Kariba
A breathtaking view of one of the world's largest man-made reservoirs, appearing like an inland sea.
Kariba Dam Wall
The engineering marvel holding back the Zambezi River, visible on the lake's eastern edge.
Zambezi Escarpment
Dramatic mountain ridges and deep valleys as the flight crosses into Zambian airspace.
This side is the clear winner for the approach into Lusaka. Approximately 20 minutes before landing, you will fly over Lake Kariba. Look for the contrast of the blue water against the rugged Zimbabwean landscape. Morning flights offer the best photography lighting for the lake, while afternoon flights may suffer from sun glare.
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Kalahari Basin
Vast semi-arid sandy savanna covering much of central and northern Botswana.
Francistown
The second-largest city in Botswana, often visible as a central urban hub below.
Makgadikgadi Edge
Distant glimpses of the shimmering white salt crusts of the world's largest salt pans.
Okavango Outskirts
The very edge of the delta’s green transition zone may be visible in exceptionally clear weather.
For early morning flights, the left side is shaded, making it easier to spot the distant white shimmer of the Makgadikgadi salt pans. Keep a keen eye out for the white mist of Victoria Falls far on the western horizon if visibility is high, though it is usually too distant for a clear view.
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Get eSIMs for ZambiaDistance: 1,059 km (658 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 25 min
Departure: GBE (-24.555201, 25.9182)
Arrival: LUN (-15.3308000565, 28.4526004791)
Route Type: International
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