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Which side of the plane to sit from Quatro de Fevereiro Airport (Luanda) to Kuito Airport (Kuito)?

Our Recommendation
7.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side provides the most scenic view of the Kwanza River's winding path and the dramatic geographical transition from the coastal lowlands to the central plateau.

Left Side Highlights
7.5
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Luanda Cityscape

Panoramic views of the capital's expanding urban footprint and the Baía de Luanda during the initial climb.

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Kwanza River Bends

Exquisite views of the massive Kwanza River as it snakes through the valley towards the Atlantic.

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Central Escarpment

The visual ascent as the aircraft transitions from the coastal plain to the high-altitude Bié Plateau.

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Bié Agricultural Mosaic

Vibrant patterns of local farming and red-earth fields characteristic of the Angolan interior.

Choose the left side for morning departures to avoid direct equatorial sun glare. Keep your camera ready about 15 minutes after takeoff to capture the widest sections of the Kwanza River. During the rainy season (October to April), look for lush green vegetation and full river tributaries.

Right Side Highlights
6.8
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Mussulo Peninsula

A brief view of the iconic sandspit and the blue Atlantic waters immediately after takeoff from LAD.

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Kissama National Park Edge

Vast stretches of savannah and dry forest visible to the south during the first half of the flight.

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Red Earth Gorges

Deeply eroded valleys and reddish rock formations typical of the Cuanza Sul province transition zone.

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Kuito Approach

A clear view of the Kuito city center and its historical layout as the plane descends into SVP.

The right side is excellent for afternoon flights to witness the golden hour light over the Kissama wilderness. Look south early in the flight to spot the unique topography where the coastal desert meets the inland savannah.

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Route Information

Distance: 566 km (352 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 57 min

Departure: LAD (-8.858369999999999, 13.2312)

Arrival: SVP (-12.404600143433, 16.947399139404)

Route Type: Domestic

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