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LAD โ CPT
Which side of the plane to sit from Quatro de Fevereiro Airport (Luanda) to Cape Town International Airport (Cape Town)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the spectacular inland geography, including the world's oldest desert, dramatic mountain ranges, and deep river canyons.
Namib Desert Dunes
Stunning views of the massive red and orange sand dunes stretching across the Namibian interior.
Brandberg Mountain
Namibia's highest peak, an enormous granite intrusion rising from the gravel plains.
Fish River Canyon
Africa's largest canyon system, visible as a massive, jagged scar across the southern Namibian landscape.
Orange River
The winding green lifeline of the Orange River which forms the international border with South Africa.
Cedarberg Mountains
Rugged sandstone formations and wilderness areas as you approach the Western Cape.
Sit on the left for morning flights to enjoy the warm sunlight illuminating the desert features. This side provides the best visibility of the interior plateau and the dramatic Fish River Canyon about 60 to 90 minutes before arrival in Cape Town.
The Skeleton Coast
Where the cold Atlantic Ocean meets the desert, often marked by a distinct fog line.
Walvis Bay & Swakopmund
Clear views of these coastal towns where the dunes meet the harbor and salt pans.
Lรผderitz
A glimpse of the colonial coastal town situated on the edge of the forbidden diamond territory.
Table Mountain Approach
During the final descent into CPT, the right side often catches views of Robben Island and the city bowl.
The right side is superior for sunset flights as the sun dips into the Atlantic. It is also the best side to spot the 'fog sea' where the Benguela Current meets the desert heat. Watch for the coastline detail during the initial descent phase.
Distance: 2,845 km (1,768 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 48 min
Departure: LAD (-8.858369999999999, 13.2312)
Arrival: CPT (-33.9648017883, 18.6016998291)
Route Type: International
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