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LUD → OMD
Which side of the plane to sit from Luderitz Airport (Luderitz) to Oranjemund Airport (Oranjemund)?
Right Side of the Plane
As you fly south, the right side provides a continuous, dramatic view of the Atlantic Ocean meeting the forbidden dunes of the Sperrgebiet, offering high-contrast coastal scenery that is rarely seen by land.
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Skeleton Coast Fringe
The wild and rugged coastline where the cold Benguela Current meets the desert sands.
Elizabeth Bay Ghost Town
An abandoned diamond mining town and current active mining site visible shortly after takeoff.
Possession Island
A desolate, rocky island that serves as a sanctuary for African penguins and Cape fur seals.
Coastal Shipwrecks
Occasional sightings of rusted hulls or wooden skeletons claimed by the treacherous surf and fog.
Opt for the right side for afternoon flights to benefit from the sun illuminating the coastline. Keep a close watch for the 'Diamond Area 1' restricted zone, which contains some of the most pristine and untouched coastal landscapes on the planet.
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Namib Dune Fields
Vast stretches of crescent-shaped barchan dunes that shift constantly with the desert winds.
Aurus Mountains
Inland mountain ranges and inselbergs that rise sharply from the flat desert floor.
Sperrgebiet Mining Ruins
Remnants of early 20th-century diamond mining camps and infrastructure scattered across the forbidden zone.
The left side is superior for morning flights when the low sun angle creates dramatic shadows across the dune ridges. Look further inland to see the transition from sand to the rocky plateaus of the Southern Namib.
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Get eSIMs for NamibiaDistance: 242 km (150 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 24 min
Departure: LUD (-26.68740081787109, 15.242899894714355)
Arrival: OMD (-28.5847, 16.446699)
Route Type: Domestic
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