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LAD → SVP
Which side of the plane to sit from Quatro de Fevereiro Airport (Luanda) to Kuito Airport (Kuito)?
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.
Luanda Cityscape
Panoramic views of the capital's expanding urban footprint and the Baía de Luanda during the initial climb.
Kwanza River Bends
Exquisite views of the massive Kwanza River as it snakes through the valley towards the Atlantic.
Central Escarpment
The visual ascent as the aircraft transitions from the coastal plain to the high-altitude Bié Plateau.
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.
Mussulo Peninsula
A brief view of the iconic sandspit and the blue Atlantic waters immediately after takeoff from LAD.
Kissama National Park Edge
Vast stretches of savannah and dry forest visible to the south during the first half of the flight.
Red Earth Gorges
Deeply eroded valleys and reddish rock formations typical of the Cuanza Sul province transition zone.
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.
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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