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JNB → BEW
Which side of the plane to sit from OR Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg) to Beira Airport (Beira)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers the most scenic route, featuring panoramic views over Kruger National Park and the intricate river deltas of the Mozambique coast.
Kruger National Park
Fly directly over or alongside the world-renowned wildlife reserve, spotting firebreaks and dry riverbeds.
Lebombo Mountains
A long, narrow range forming the natural border between South Africa and Mozambique.
Rio Save Crossing
Watch the massive, sandy Save River wind its way through the Mozambican interior toward the coast.
Pungwe River Delta
As the plane descends, view the complex, shimmering network of the Pungwe River meeting the Indian Ocean.
Mozambique Channel
Crystal blue waters and coastal sandbanks become visible as the aircraft banks for approach into Beira.
This is the premier side for river photography. During the dry season (May to September), the river braided patterns are most distinct. Be ready for the descent, as the transition from the brown bushveld to the turquoise coast is rapid and visually stunning.
Johannesburg Highveld
View the sprawling urban landscape and gold mine tailings of Gauteng shortly after takeoff.
Drakensberg Escarpment
Catch glimpses of the northern reaches of the rugged Drakensberg mountains in the distance.
Limpopo Bushveld
Vast stretches of indigenous savanna and agricultural mosaics of the Limpopo province.
Sunset Horizon
On late afternoon flights, this side provides a perfect view of the African sun dipping below the plateau.
For the best experience, choose a seat behind the wing to see the land transition from the high-altitude plateau to the tropical coastal plains. Morning flights on this side avoid the harsh direct sun glare found on the right.
Distance: 981 km (610 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 38 min
Departure: JNB (-26.1392, 28.246)
Arrival: BEW (-19.79640007019043, 34.90760040283203)
Route Type: International
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