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JNB β TET
Which side of the plane to sit from OR Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg) to Chingozi Airport (Tete)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the Great Escarpment, the sprawling Kruger National Park ecosystem, and a more dramatic perspective of the Zambezi River on final approach into Tete.
Drakensberg Escarpment
Distant but clear views of the dramatic mountain range separating the highveld from the lowveld.
Kruger National Park
Fly over or adjacent to the world-famous reserve, offering a vast expanse of savanna and winding river systems.
Limpopo River
The silver ribbon of the Limpopo River marking the international border between South Africa and Mozambique.
Zambezi River Basin
Dramatic views of the mighty Zambezi River as it widens toward the Cahora Bassa reservoir area.
Samora Machel Bridge
The iconic suspension bridge over the Zambezi is often visible during the final descent into Chingozi Airport.
Morning flights provide the best lighting for the Zambezi River. Keep your camera ready about 15 minutes before landing for the best views of the river's width and the bridge. In summer, watch for impressive cumulonimbus cloud formations over the Mozambique plains.
Pretonia & Northern Gauteng
Aerial views of South Africa's administrative capital and the urban sprawl of the highveld shortly after departure.
Waterberg Plateau
Ancient sandstone mountains and bushveld landscapes that define the interior of the Limpopo province.
Zimbabwean Borderlands
The rugged terrain and dry riverbeds of the southern Zimbabwean border region west of Beitbridge.
Tete Western Outskirts
The industrial and residential expansion of Tete as the aircraft maneuvers for landing.
Sit toward the front to avoid engine heat distortion over the arid landscapes. The left side is particularly good for sunset views if flying on a late afternoon flight back to Johannesburg.
Distance: 1,248 km (775 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 40 min
Departure: JNB (-26.1392, 28.246)
Arrival: TET (-16.104799270629886, 33.64020156860352)
Route Type: International
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