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LAD → CBT
Which side of the plane to sit from Quatro de Fevereiro Airport (Luanda) to Catumbela Airport (Catumbela)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers spectacular views of the Atlantic coastline, the unique Mussulo Peninsula, and the famous Restinga of Lobito during the descent.
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Mussulo Peninsula
A stunning 30km long sandbar with turquoise waters and luxury resorts just south of Luanda.
Atlantic Horizon
Uninterrupted views of the deep blue Atlantic Ocean meeting the rugged West African coast.
Cuanza Estuary
Watch where the mighty Cuanza River discharges its sediment-rich waters into the sea.
Lobito Bay
One of Africa's best natural harbors, featuring a distinctive narrow sandspit known as the Restinga.
Coastal Approach
Low-level flight path over the beaches as the plane aligns with the Catumbela runway.
The right side is essential for seeing the Mussulo Peninsula shortly after takeoff from Luanda. For the best photography, book an afternoon flight to catch the sun reflecting off the Atlantic waves and the golden hour lighting up the Lobito coastline.
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Luanda Outskirts
View the rapid urban expansion of the Angolan capital as you climb south.
Kwanza River Valley
The lush green banks of Angola's largest river winding through the coastal plain.
Angolan Escarpment
Distant views of the rising highlands that separate the coast from the central plateau.
Catumbela Industry
Industrial infrastructure and agricultural fields surrounding the Catumbela River.
Choose this side for morning flights to see the sunlight illuminating the inland mountains and the Cuanza river basin. It provides a better perspective of the rugged terrain that begins just a few kilometers inland.
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Get eSIMs for AngolaDistance: 404 km (251 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 40 min
Departure: LAD (-8.858369999999999, 13.2312)
Arrival: CBT (-12.4792, 13.4869)
Route Type: Domestic
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