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JNB → PNR
Which side of the plane to sit from OR Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg) to Pointe Noire Airport (Pointe-noire)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior perspective of the dramatic transition from the Kalahari sands to the rugged Angolan coastline and the vastness of the South Atlantic Ocean during the descent.
Kalahari Basin
Aerial views of the semi-arid sandy savanna of Botswana with its unique red dunes.
Chela Mountains
The dramatic escarpment in southern Angola where the plateau drops sharply toward the coast.
Luanda Skyline
The bustling capital of Angola and its crescent-shaped bay are often visible during the coastal transit.
Atlantic Horizon
Uninterrupted views of the deep blue Atlantic Ocean as the flight tracks northwest along the coast.
Pointe-Noire Harbor
Views of the cargo ships and tankers anchored in the Gulf of Guinea upon the final approach.
Choose a window seat forward of the wing for unobstructed photography. On afternoon flights, this side provides spectacular sunset views over the Atlantic. Watch for the 'Skeleton Coast' transition as you leave the desert regions of Namibia and enter Angola.
Okavango Fringes
Distal views of the wetland systems and river networks in northern Botswana.
Bié Plateau
The high central heartland of Angola, featuring rolling hills and deep river valleys.
Mayombe Forest
The southern edge of the dense tropical rainforest canopy as you approach the Congo border.
Cabinda Oil Fields
View of the industrial infrastructure and gas flaring near the coastal enclave of Cabinda.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. It offers better views of the inland river systems and the dense green vegetation of the Congo Basin. Keep an eye out for the wide Cuanza River winding through central Angola.
Distance: 2,941 km (1,827 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 55 min
Departure: JNB (-26.1392, 28.246)
Arrival: PNR (-4.816030025482178, 11.88659954071045)
Route Type: International
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