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JNB â GBE
Which side of the plane to sit from OR Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg) to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (Gaberone)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides the most iconic landmarks of the Highveld and North West province, including the ancient Magaliesberg mountains and the unique circular geology of Pilanesberg.
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Magaliesberg Range
One of the world's oldest mountain ranges, stretching 120km as a distinctive quartzite ridge.
Hartbeespoort Dam
A major reservoir tucked into a valley of the Magaliesberg, easily identified by its bright blue water.
Pilanesberg Crater
A massive, perfectly circular geological formation of an extinct alkaline volcano rising from the plains.
Gaborone Dam
The primary water source for Botswana's capital, visible just before the final descent into GBE.
The Right Side is superior for morning flights to avoid the direct sun glare. Watch for the 'Ring of Mountains' at Pilanesberg about 20 minutes into the flight. Ensure you have your camera ready within the first 10 minutes for the Magaliesberg crossing.
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Sandton Skyline
Visible shortly after takeoff from JNB, featuring Africa's tallest buildings and the urban sprawl of Johannesburg.
Cradle of Humankind
A UNESCO World Heritage site consisting of rolling dolomitic grasslands and significant paleoanthropological sites.
Platinum Belt Mines
Extensive mining operations around Rustenburg, showing the scale of the world's largest platinum deposits.
Bushveld Transition
The landscape transforms from the industrial Highveld into the semi-arid savanna of the Marico region.
Sit on the left during late afternoon flights for a stunning sunset over the Kalahari Basin. If the flight departs south before looping north, you will get a panoramic view of the Johannesburg city center.
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Get eSIMs for BotswanaDistance: 293 km (182 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 29 min
Departure: JNB (-26.1392, 28.246)
Arrival: GBE (-24.555201, 25.9182)
Route Type: International
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