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Tip: Sit on the right side for takeoff.
Passengers can expect panoramic views of the sprawling Highveld plateau and the industrial heart of the East Rand as the aircraft climbs over the Gauteng province.
Passengers can expect panoramic views of the sprawling Highveld plateau and the industrial heart of the East Rand as the aircraft climbs over the Gauteng province.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic transition from the industrial highveld to the vast salt pans and the lush Chobe riverfront. It provides the best perspective of the Makgadikgadi Pans and the likelihood of spotting the Victoria Falls spray on the horizon.
The right side provides a breathtaking perspective of the Drakensberg escarpment shortly after takeoff and the most iconic views of the Mauritian coastline, including Le Morne Brabant, during the descent.
The right side offers the most scenic route, featuring panoramic views over Kruger National Park and the intricate river deltas of the Mozambique coast.
The right side offers superior views of the Soutpansberg mountain range, the crossing of the iconic Limpopo River, and a more scenic approach into the Harare plateau featuring Lake Chivero.
The left side offers the most dramatic scenery during the initial departure phases over Southern Africa and a superior perspective of the US Atlantic coastline during the descent into Georgia.
The right side is superior for this northbound overnight route, offering a spectacular sunrise over the Mediterranean Sea and prime views of the Alps and Paris during the morning arrival.
The right side offers an unparalleled view of the Congo River and the unique geographical phenomenon of the twin capitals, Kinshasa and Brazzaville, as you descend into Maya-Maya Airport.
The left side offers a spectacular transition from the high-altitude plateaus of South Africa to the striking Atlantic coastline of Angola and the Gulf of Guinea.
The right side provides the most iconic views including the distant peaks of the East African mountains, the vibrant blue waters of the Indian Ocean near the Horn of Africa, and the best vantage point for the Dubai skyline during the standard approach.
The left side offers superior views of the vast African wilderness, the expansive western reaches of Lake Kariba, and the most dramatic perspectives of the massive open-pit copper mines near the DRC border.
The left side provides the most dramatic visual contrast, showcasing the lush green ribbon of the Orange River cutting through the arid Kalahari landscape during the final approach.
The right side of the aircraft typically offers a more dramatic perspective of the Zambezi River's winding path and the iconic 'Smoke that Thunders' spray from Victoria Falls during the descent into Livingstone.