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JNB → LUN
Which side of the plane to sit from OR Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg) to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport Lusaka (Lusaka)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a more dramatic perspective of the vast Lake Kariba and the Matobo Hills, offering stunning water reflections during afternoon flights.
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Magaliesberg Mountains
One of the oldest mountain ranges in the world, visible shortly after departing Johannesburg.
Waterberg Plateau
A rugged wilderness area in Limpopo featuring unique sandstone formations and diverse vegetation.
Limpopo River
The serpentine natural border between South Africa and Zimbabwe, cutting through the dry landscape.
Matobo Hills
An UNESCO site featuring massive granite kopjes and balancing boulders located south of Bulawayo.
Lake Kariba
A massive inland sea and one of the world's largest man-made reservoirs, visible for a significant portion of the descent.
For afternoon flights, the left side offers a front-row seat to spectacular sunsets over the African bush. About 20-30 minutes before arrival in Lusaka, look for the shimmering waters of Lake Kariba. If the pilot approaches from the west, you may also see the Kafue River winding toward the Zambezi.
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Pretoria Skyline
Clear views of South Africa's administrative capital, including the iconic Union Buildings on the hillside.
Soutpansberg Range
South Africa's northernmost mountain range, marking a distinct geographical transition in the Limpopo province.
Greater Kruger Fringe
On clear days, the eastern horizon stretches toward the vast conservation areas of the Lowveld.
Zambezi Escarpment
The dramatic drop-off where the Zimbabwean highveld descends into the deep Zambezi River valley.
Lusaka Outskirts
A bird's-eye view of the rapidly growing residential and agricultural areas surrounding the Zambian capital.
Choose the right side for morning departures to avoid the direct glare of the sun. This side is excellent for spotting the urban layout of Pretoria and the dramatic geographical shift as you cross the escarpment into the Zambezi Valley. During the dry season (May to October), the landscape is brown, making the blue of the rivers pop visually.
Book Hotels in LusakaDistance: 1,202 km (747 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 36 min
Departure: JNB (-26.1392, 28.246)
Arrival: LUN (-15.3308000565, 28.4526004791)
Route Type: International
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