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LUN → BLZ
Which side of the plane to sit from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport Lusaka (Lusaka) to Chileka International Airport (Blantyre)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the massive Lake Cahora Bassa in Mozambique and the iconic, towering massif of Mount Mulanje as you approach Blantyre.
Lower Zambezi Views
Looking south toward the Lower Zambezi National Park, where the escarpment meets the river basin.
Lake Cahora Bassa
The enormous blue expanse of the Zambezi River reservoir in Mozambique, a highlight of the mid-flight.
Shire River Meanders
The winding path of the Shire River as it flows south from Lake Malawi toward the Zambezi.
Mount Mulanje
Central Africa's highest peak, known as the 'Island in the Sky', dominates the eastern horizon during descent.
The right side is essential for seeing the massive Cahora Bassa reservoir. For the best experience, book a morning flight to see Mount Mulanje illuminated by the sun. As the plane descends into Blantyre, look specifically for the granite face of Mulanje, which can be seen even from a distance due to its sheer height.
Lusaka Departure
Aerial views of the Zambian capital and the grid patterns of the surrounding agricultural lands.
Kirk Range
The rugged highland border between Mozambique and Malawi, featuring dramatic ridges and deep valleys.
Shire Valley North
The northern extent of the Shire River valley, part of the Great Rift Valley system.
Zomba Plateau
On the final approach, look north to see the unique flat-topped forest reserve rising from the plains.
Choose the left side for afternoon flights to keep the sun behind you, providing the clearest views of the Kirk Range. Keep an eye out for the distinct shift in terrain from the flat Zambian plateau to the broken mountain ranges of the border.
Distance: 700 km (435 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 10 min
Departure: LUN (-15.3308000565, 28.4526004791)
Arrival: BLZ (-15.679100036621096, 34.9739990234375)
Route Type: International
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