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LAD → SPP
Which side of the plane to sit from Quatro de Fevereiro Airport (Luanda) to Menongue Airport (Menongue)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior departure view of Luanda's iconic coastline and the vast wilderness of Kissama National Park before moving into the dramatic interior plateau.
Mussulo Peninsula
The famous 30km long sandbar protecting the Luanda bay, visible immediately after takeoff.
Kissama National Park
Vast savannahs and riverine forests where you might spot herds of elephants or antelopes from low altitudes.
Kwanza River Mouth
The dramatic meeting point of the Kwanza River and the Atlantic Ocean south of Luanda.
Kandandu Canyons
Impressive geological depressions and canyons carved by erosion in the Kwanza Sul province.
Cuebe River Approach
The winding Cuebe River signaling the final descent into the city of Menongue.
The right side is the 'money side' for this route. Request a seat behind the wing to capture the full curve of the Mussulo sandbar. Keep your eyes peeled for the transition from the humid coast to the dry Miombo woodlands of the southeast.
Luanda Cityscape
Aerial view of the Luanda harbor and the rapidly expanding urban sprawl toward Viana.
Upper Cuanza River
Deep blue curves of Angola's longest river as it snakes through the inland valleys.
Huambo Escarpment
The rising terrain of the Central Plateau, featuring jagged rock formations and lush greenery.
Highland Farmsteads
Patchwork agricultural patterns in the fertile Bié and Huambo regions.
The left side is ideal for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight. Look for the massive Luanda Port operations shortly after takeoff and the dramatic shift from coastal lowlands to the high plateau.
Distance: 809 km (503 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 21 min
Departure: LAD (-8.858369999999999, 13.2312)
Arrival: SPP (-14.657600402832031, 17.71980094909668)
Route Type: Domestic
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