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LAD → MEG
Which side of the plane to sit from Quatro de Fevereiro Airport (Luanda) to Malanje Airport (Malanje)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers the most dramatic views of the Cuanza River basin and the spectacular transition from the Atlantic coastline to the high plateaus of the interior.
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Mussulo Peninsula
Aerial view of the iconic sandspit and the Atlantic horizon immediately after taking off from LAD.
Cuanza River Bends
Spectacular views of Angola's largest river winding through the landscape like a giant silver snake.
Capanda Region
The rugged terrain leading toward the Capanda Dam area, featuring deeper valleys and more dramatic topography.
Malanje Plateau
The visual rise in elevation as the plane moves from the coastal lowlands to the 1,000-meter high plateau.
The right side is best for seeing the Cuanza River. For the best lighting, take an afternoon flight when the sun illuminates the river and the plateau cliffs to the south. Keep your camera ready shortly after takeoff for the Mussulo coast.
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Luanda Urban Sprawl
Bird's eye view of the dense capital city, including the Cazenga and Viana districts during initial climb.
Bengo River Basin
Lush green vegetation surrounding the Bengo River, contrasting sharply with the reddish soil of the region.
Savannah Plains
Vast stretches of open grassland and miombo woodlands typical of the Cuanza Norte province.
Distant Pedras Negras
On extremely clear days, the northern silhouette of the Pungo Andongo rock formations is visible on approach.
Sit on the left if you want to see the density of Luanda's expansion. Morning flights are ideal as the sun will be on the opposite side of the aircraft, reducing glare for photography.
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Get eSIMs for AngolaDistance: 346 km (215 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 35 min
Departure: LAD (-8.858369999999999, 13.2312)
Arrival: MEG (-9.525090217590332, 16.312400817871097)
Route Type: Domestic
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