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LUN → LLW
Which side of the plane to sit from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport Lusaka (Lusaka) to Lilongwe International Airport (Lilongwe)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side of the aircraft offers spectacular views of the winding Luangwa River and the dramatic Muchinga Escarpment before crossing into Malawi.
Lusaka North
Aerial views of the Zambian capital's northern residential areas and industrial outskirts shortly after takeoff.
Luangwa River
Witness the incredible oxbow lakes and meanders of the Luangwa River, one of Africa's most intact river systems.
South Luangwa National Park
Look down upon the wild landscapes of Zambia's premier safari destination, famous for its dense wildlife populations.
Muchinga Escarpment
The dramatic geological drop-off where the high plateau meets the Luangwa Valley, creating rugged mountain scenery.
Malawi Border Highlands
As you cross the border, the terrain rises into the scenic mountains that define the boundary between Zambia and Malawi.
Book a window seat on the left (A or B) to capture the oxbow lakes of the Luangwa River. Flights in the dry season (May-October) offer the clearest views of the riverbed and animal tracks, while morning flights provide the best lighting for the Muchinga Mountains.
Chongwe River
A glimpse of the Chongwe riverbed which acts as a vital water source for the region's wildlife.
Rufunsa Hills
The flight passes over the rugged, less-traveled terrain of the Rufunsa region near the Mozambique border.
Mozambique Borderlands
Distant views of the vast, sparsely populated wilderness areas spanning the tripartite border zone.
Dzalanyama Forest Reserve
A large expanse of Brachystegia woodland that marks the final approach into the Lilongwe region.
Lilongwe Agricultural Mosaic
Detailed views of the smallholder farming patterns and red soils that characterize central Malawi's landscape.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to avoid the harsh glare of the northern sun. Watch for the transition from the rugged Zambian hills to the flatter, more cultivated plateaus of Malawi as you approach Lilongwe.
Distance: 598 km (372 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr
Departure: LUN (-15.3308000565, 28.4526004791)
Arrival: LLW (-13.7894001007, 33.78099823)
Route Type: International
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