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LUN → LAD
Which side of the plane to sit from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport Lusaka (Lusaka) to Quatro de Fevereiro Airport (Luanda)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the Zambezi's vast floodplains and a spectacular coastal approach into Luanda's bay area.
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Kafue National Park
View the southern reaches of one of Africa's largest parks, characterized by diverse wetlands and savannah.
Barotse Floodplain
The dramatic seasonal wetlands of the Upper Zambezi, visible as a massive network of blue and green veins.
Angolan Highlands
The rugged terrain of the Bié Plateau, featuring deep valleys and scattered agricultural settlements.
Kwanza River
The powerful Kwanza River winding through the central provinces toward the Atlantic Ocean.
Mussulo Peninsula
On final approach, see the stunning sandspit and turquoise waters just south of Luanda's city center.
Sit on the left for the best views of the Zambezi River system. During the rainy season (November-April), the floodplains are particularly vibrant. For afternoon flights, the sun will be behind you initially, providing excellent saturation for photography of the Angolan interior. The approach into LAD usually banks over the Atlantic, giving this side a panoramic view of the Luanda skyline.
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Upper Zambezi Basin
The northern sections of the Zambezi as it enters Angola from the Copperbelt region.
Miombo Woodlands
Dense, uninterrupted stretches of indigenous forest covering the Moxico Province.
Planalto Central
The high central plateau of Angola, showing a patchwork of rural farming and rolling hills.
Port of Luanda
As the plane descends, view the bustling shipping lanes and industrial infrastructure of the capital.
Northern Luanda Coast
The rugged Atlantic coastline stretching north toward Cacuaco during the final descent phase.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid direct glare from the sun. Watch for the dramatic change in terrain as the flight crosses the escarpment from the high plateau down to the coastal plain. Keep an eye out for the distinct red soil of the Angolan interior which contrasts beautifully with the green vegetation during the wet season.
Book Hotels in LuandaDistance: 1,804 km (1,121 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 24 min
Departure: LUN (-15.3308000565, 28.4526004791)
Arrival: LAD (-8.858369999999999, 13.2312)
Route Type: International
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