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HRE → JNB
Which side of the plane to sit from Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (Harare) to OR Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the Limpopo River crossing and a stunning aerial perspective of the Pretoria and Johannesburg skylines during the descent.
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Harare CBD
A clear view of the city center's skyscrapers immediately after departing HRE.
Beitbridge
The iconic crossing point over the Limpopo River, visible as a thin thread connecting two nations.
Waterberg Massif
Rugged sandstone mountains and deep valleys of the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in Limpopo.
Pretoria Landmarks
Exceptional views of the Union Buildings and the Voortrekker Monument during the descent.
Sandton Skyline
A panoramic look at the modern 'Manhattan of Africa' skyline before touching down.
The right side is ideal for afternoon or evening flights to catch the sunset over the African bushveld. Ensure you are looking out during the last 15 minutes of the flight for the best views of the South African capital, Pretoria, and the Sandton financial district.
Book Hotels in JohannesburgHarare Highveld
Aerial views of the sprawling suburbs and green belts of the Zimbabwean capital after takeoff.
The Great Dyke
A glimpse of the unique 550km long geological ridge that bisects Zimbabwe.
Limpopo Basin
The expansive river valley marking the international border between Zimbabwe and South Africa.
Mpumalanga Plateaus
High-altitude grasslands and organized agricultural patterns of the northern South African plains.
East Rand Mines
The historic gold mine dumps and industrial landscapes of the Witwatersrand as you enter Gauteng.
Choose the left side for morning flights to enjoy the sunrise reflecting off the Highveld landscape. It provides a great perspective of the industrial East Rand during the final approach into OR Tambo.
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Get eSIMs for South AfricaDistance: 959 km (596 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 36 min
Departure: HRE (-17.931801, 31.0928)
Arrival: JNB (-26.1392, 28.246)
Route Type: International
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