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LAD โ†’ CPT

Our Recommendation
8.5

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.

Left Side Highlights
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Namib Desert Dunes

Stunning views of the massive red and orange sand dunes stretching across the Namibian interior.

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Brandberg Mountain

Namibia's highest peak, an enormous granite intrusion rising from the gravel plains.

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Fish River Canyon

Africa's largest canyon system, visible as a massive, jagged scar across the southern Namibian landscape.

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Orange River

The winding green lifeline of the Orange River which forms the international border with South Africa.

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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.

Right Side Highlights
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The Skeleton Coast

Where the cold Atlantic Ocean meets the desert, often marked by a distinct fog line.

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Walvis Bay & Swakopmund

Clear views of these coastal towns where the dunes meet the harbor and salt pans.

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Lรผderitz

A glimpse of the colonial coastal town situated on the edge of the forbidden diamond territory.

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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.

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Route Information

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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