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LAD → SDD
Which side of the plane to sit from Quatro de Fevereiro Airport (Luanda) to Lubango Airport (Lubango)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular combination of the Atlantic coastline, the transition from lush plains to the Namibe desert fringes, and the dramatic Serra da Chela escarpment upon arrival.
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Mussulo Peninsula
A stunning long sandspit south of Luanda known for its beaches and clear blue waters.
Atlantic Coastline
Consistent views of the rugged coastline where the Benguela current hits the Angolan shores.
Lobito and Benguela
Aerial views of these historic coastal cities and the significant industrial port of Lobito.
Namibe Desert Fringes
The landscape becomes increasingly arid and orange-hued as the flight progresses south.
Serra da Chela
The most dramatic part of the flight: a massive mountain escarpment that drops 1,000 meters toward the desert.
This is the premier side for this route. Afternoon flights provide incredible golden-hour lighting against the Serra da Chela cliffs. Ensure you have a window seat clear of the wing to see the dramatic drop-off during the descent into Lubango, which is located on a high plateau.
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Kwanza River
View the massive bends of one of Angola's largest rivers as it heads toward the Atlantic.
Central Highlands
The interior landscape transitions from coastal lowlands to the lush, elevated plateaus of central Angola.
Huíla Plateau
Rich agricultural lands and high-altitude terrain characteristic of the region surrounding Lubango.
Tundavala Gap View
Distant views of the jagged peaks and high-altitude rock formations east of the escarpment.
Sit on the left if you prefer looking at the vast interior and agricultural heartland. On morning flights, the lighting is excellent for seeing the texture of the plateau, though it lacks the dramatic coastline views of the opposite side.
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Get eSIMs for AngolaDistance: 676 km (420 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 8 min
Departure: LAD (-8.858369999999999, 13.2312)
Arrival: SDD (-14.924699783325195, 13.574999809265137)
Route Type: Domestic
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