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JNB → VFA
Which side of the plane to sit from OR Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg) to Victoria Falls International Airport (Victoria Falls)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft typically offers the most dramatic views of the Victoria Falls spray (Mosi-oa-Tunya) and the zigzagging Batoka Gorge system during the final approach into VFA.
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Highveld Industrial Hub
The massive power stations and coal mines that characterize the landscape of eastern Gauteng.
Beitbridge Crossing
The iconic bridge over the Limpopo River, marking the primary border between South Africa and Zimbabwe.
Matobo Hills
Unique granite whaleback hills and balancing rock formations near Bulawayo.
The Smoke That Thunders
The massive plume of mist rising from Victoria Falls, visible from over 20 miles away.
Batoka Gorge
The deep, winding canyons carved by the Zambezi River downstream of the waterfall.
The right side is essential for seeing the Falls. If the aircraft approaches from the south and lands on Runway 12, the right side gets a panoramic view of the spray. During high-water season (February to May), the mist can rise up to 400 meters, looking like a massive white cloud on the horizon.
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Pretoria Skyline
Aerial views of the Union Buildings and the administrative capital shortly after takeoff from JNB.
Waterberg Biosphere
The ancient, rugged mountain peaks and plateaus of the Limpopo province.
Hwange National Park
Expansive views of Zimbabwe's largest game reserve, known for its massive elephant populations.
Upper Zambezi River
The wide, calm waters of the Zambezi flowing toward the falls before the dramatic drop.
Sit on the left if you prefer looking at the vastness of the African bushveld and the northern suburbs of Gauteng. On morning flights, the sun will be behind you, providing excellent lighting for photos of the Hwange wilderness.
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Get eSIMs for ZimbabweDistance: 928 km (577 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 33 min
Departure: JNB (-26.1392, 28.246)
Arrival: VFA (-18.09589958190918, 25.839000701904297)
Route Type: International
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