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JNB → BBK
Which side of the plane to sit from OR Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg) to Kasane Airport (Kasane)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic transition from the industrial highveld to the vast salt pans and the lush Chobe riverfront. It provides the best perspective of the Makgadikgadi Pans and the likelihood of spotting the Victoria Falls spray on the horizon.
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Waterberg Plateau
Ancient mountain ranges and rugged wilderness terrain in northern South Africa.
Makgadikgadi Salt Pans
The shimmering white crust of one of the world's largest salt flats, visible mid-flight.
Chobe River Front
The lush green floodplains and winding blue waters that define the Botswana-Namibia border.
Victoria Falls Plume
On very clear days, the distant spray of Mosi-oa-Tunya can be seen rising to the northeast during the descent.
The right side is essential for viewing the salt pans. During the final 15 minutes of the flight, look down for elephant herds and hippos in the Chobe River floodplains. For the best photography, choose a seat behind the wing to capture the contrast between the turquoise river and the arid bushland. Winter months (May-August) provide the clearest skies for long-distance views.
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Pretoria Skyline
Clear views of the Union Buildings and the administrative heart of South Africa shortly after takeoff.
Gaborone Dam
The massive reservoir providing water to Botswana's capital is visible as the flight crosses the border.
Central Kalahari
Endless stretches of the Kalahari sand basin and red dunes stretching toward the western horizon.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct glare from the sun. While this side offers a grand sense of the desert's scale, it lacks the specific geological landmarks found on the right. During the descent, keep an eye out for the winding channels of the Okavango's eastern fringes if the pilot takes a westerly approach path.
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Get eSIMs for BotswanaDistance: 977 km (607 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 38 min
Departure: JNB (-26.1392, 28.246)
Arrival: BBK (-17.83289909362793, 25.16239929199219)
Route Type: International
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