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LLW → BLZ
Which side of the plane to sit from Lilongwe International Airport (Lilongwe) to Chileka International Airport (Blantyre)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the Dedza highlands and the winding Shire River valley as the aircraft traverses the southern Malawian plateau.
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Lilongwe Skyline
Aerial perspective of the Capital City's sprawling administrative and residential sectors shortly after departure.
Dedza Mountain
The highest peak in the Central Region, often shrouded in mist, offering dramatic terrain contrast.
Shire River Valley
Distant views of Malawi's largest river as it drains south from Lake Malawi toward the Mozambique border.
Bunda Forest Reserve
Dense green patches of protected woodland and the agricultural research plains south of the capital.
Book a window seat on the left for morning flights to enjoy the soft lighting on the Dedza mountains. Keep an eye out for the southern tip of Lake Malawi on exceptionally clear days during the climb.
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Malawian Plateau
Extensive patterns of smallholder agriculture and tobacco farming that characterize the Central Region.
Mozambique Border
The Kirk Range peaks marking the international boundary between Malawi and Mozambique to the west.
Michiru Mountain
A prominent landmark on the approach to Blantyre, featuring conservation areas and rugged slopes.
The right side provides excellent views of the sunset during late afternoon flights. It is also the preferred side for observing the rural landscape and traditional village structures typical of the Dowa and Dedza districts.
Book Hotels in BlantyreDistance: 246 km (153 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 25 min
Departure: LLW (-13.7894001007, 33.78099823)
Arrival: BLZ (-15.679100036621096, 34.9739990234375)
Route Type: Domestic
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