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GRJ → JNB
Which side of the plane to sit from George Airport (George) to OR Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a stunning panorama of the Cape Fold Mountains followed by the vast, rugged beauty of the Great Karoo and a clear view of the Gauteng urban landscape on arrival.
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Outeniqua Mountains
Rugged peaks and green valleys immediately visible after departure from George Airport.
Great Karoo
A vast semi-desert landscape with unique flat-topped hills and ancient geological formations.
Free State Plains
Expansive agricultural landscapes with rotating crop patterns in the South African heartland.
Gauteng Skyline
Views of the urban sprawl and skyscrapers of Johannesburg as the aircraft descends into the Highveld.
Sit on the left for early morning flights to avoid the harsh eastern sun. Watch for the dramatic transition from the lush Garden Route to the arid Karoo within the first fifteen minutes of flight. This side is also generally better for viewing the Johannesburg city center depending on the approach runway.
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Indian Ocean Coast
Glimpses of the coastline near Mossel Bay during the initial banking turn after takeoff.
Swartberg Range
Dramatic mountain folds that separate the Little Karoo from the Great Karoo interior.
Vaal Dam
One of South Africa's largest reservoirs, easily spotted by its sprawling blue shape before landing.
Witwatersrand Mine Dumps
Historic gold mine tailings that characterize the industrial landscape surrounding Johannesburg.
The right side is excellent for afternoon flights to catch the sunset over the Highveld. Keep an eye out for the Vaal Dam about twenty minutes before landing, as it is a major waypoint for air traffic entering the Gauteng terminal area.
Book Hotels in JohannesburgDistance: 1,041 km (647 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 23 min
Departure: GRJ (-34.0056, 22.378902)
Arrival: JNB (-26.1392, 28.246)
Route Type: Domestic
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