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INH → JNB
Which side of the plane to sit from Inhambane Airport (Inhambane) to OR Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the initial coastal departure over Inhambane Bay and the subsequent transition over the Lebombo Mountains into the South African Highveld.
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Inhambane Bay
Crystal clear turquoise waters and sandbars immediately after takeoff from INH.
Tofo and Barra Coastline
Aerial views of the famous surfing beaches and expansive Indian Ocean horizon.
Limpopo River Basin
The winding path of the Limpopo River as it approaches the coast near Xai-Xai.
Lebombo Mountains
The narrow, rugged mountain range that forms the border between Mozambique and South Africa.
Kruger Park Perimeter
Views of the southern Lowveld wilderness regions as the flight enters South African airspace.
Johannesburg Skyline
The distant skyscrapers of Sandton and the city center visible during the final descent into JNB.
Book an early morning flight to see the sun rising over the Indian Ocean. Sit toward the front or rear of the wing to ensure the engine doesn't block the view of the Lebombo border crossing. In winter (June-August), the air is clearer, offering better visibility of the Drakensberg escarpment in the distance.
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Inhambane Coconut Groves
Dense plantations and rural settlements surrounding the Inhambane peninsula.
Mozambican Interior
A patchwork of traditional small-scale farms and vast savanna plains.
Witbank Coal Mines
Massive open-cast mines and cooling towers of power stations in the Mpumalanga province.
The Highveld
The transition to the flat, golden grasslands typical of the South African interior plateau.
East Rand Suburbs
The dense residential and industrial layout of Benoni and Boksburg just before landing.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. Keep an eye out for the massive thermal power stations near Emalahleni; their steam plumes are major landmarks. During the rainy season (November-March), this side often provides dramatic views of afternoon localized thunderstorms forming over the plateau.
Book Hotels in JohannesburgDistance: 764 km (475 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 16 min
Departure: INH (-23.876399993896484, 35.40850067138672)
Arrival: JNB (-26.1392, 28.246)
Route Type: International
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