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JNB → DUR
Which side of the plane to sit from OR Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg) to King Shaka International Airport (Durban)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is superior for its unparalleled view of the central Drakensberg mountain range and the iconic approach over Durban's harbor and stadium.
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Gauteng Gold Fields
Views of the historic mine dumps and urban sprawl of Southern Johannesburg.
Sterkfontein Dam
The deep blue reservoir located at the edge of the Drakensberg escarpment.
Drakensberg Amphitheatre
Breathtaking views of the 5-kilometer-long basalt wall of the mountain range.
Valley of a Thousand Hills
Iconic undulating landscape as the plane descends into the coastal region.
Durban Harbor & Stadium
A classic view of the city center, the port, and Moses Mabhida Stadium.
The right side is the definitive choice for mountain lovers. Try to fly in the late afternoon for dramatic shadows across the Drakensberg cliffs. The descent over Inanda Dam and the Valley of a Thousand Hills is most impressive from this side.
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Secunda Industrial Complex
The massive SASOL coal-to-liquid plant is clearly visible shortly after takeoff.
Highveld Farmlands
Vast stretches of yellow and green agriculture typical of the interior plateau.
Northern Drakensberg
Distant views of the mountain range as it begins its curve toward the coast.
Umdloti Coastline
White sandy beaches and the Indian Ocean appear just before touchdown.
Sit on the left for softer morning light and views of the coastline north of King Shaka International. Avoid rows 10-18 to ensure the wing does not obstruct your view of the Highveld industrial hubs.
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Get eSIMs for South AfricaDistance: 479 km (298 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 48 min
Departure: JNB (-26.1392, 28.246)
Arrival: DUR (-29.6144444444, 31.119722222199997)
Route Type: Domestic
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