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JNB → DAR
Which side of the plane to sit from OR Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (Dar Es Salaam)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a stunning maritime gallery, featuring the vibrant turquoise shallows of the Bazaruto Archipelago and the expansive Indian Ocean coastline.
Maputo Bay
A clear view of the Mozambican capital and the vast natural harbor shortly into the flight.
Bazaruto Archipelago
Spectacular white sand dunes and varying shades of blue water around these protected islands.
Zambezi River Delta
The massive fan-shaped mouth of the Zambezi River as it empties into the Indian Ocean.
Quirimbas Islands
A chain of coral islands and reefs visible through the clear coastal waters of northern Mozambique.
Dar Es Salaam Port
A bird's eye view of the bustling maritime hub and the city's coastal skyline during descent.
The right side is the definitive choice for ocean lovers. Book an afternoon flight to see the coral reefs and sandbars illuminated by the western sun. Keep your camera ready about midway through the flight for the Bazaruto Archipelago, which is one of the most photographed coastal features in Africa.
Pretoria Skyline
Visible shortly after departure from JNB, offering a view of the administrative capital's urban layout.
Kruger National Park
The flight path typically skims the western edge of this massive wildlife sanctuary.
Chimanimani Mountains
The rugged highlands along the Zimbabwe and Mozambique border provide dramatic topographical relief.
Selous Game Reserve
Aerial perspective of one of Africa's largest protected wilderness areas in southern Tanzania.
Rufiji River
The complex, meandering loops of Tanzania's largest river system as it heads toward the coast.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. This side is ideal for spotting the vast inland wilderness and river systems of Tanzania. Use binoculars to scan the Selous plains for large herds near water sources during the dry season (June to October).
Distance: 2,436 km (1,514 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 15 min
Departure: JNB (-26.1392, 28.246)
Arrival: DAR (-6.87811, 39.202599)
Route Type: International
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