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LUN → NLA
Which side of the plane to sit from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport Lusaka (Lusaka) to Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (Ndola)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the industrial and geographic heart of the Copperbelt, including the strategic railway hub at Kapiri Mposhi and the impressive mining landscapes during the descent into Ndola.
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Mulungushi Dam
A glimpse of the historic dam and reservoir used for hydroelectric power near Kabwe.
Kapiri Mposhi Junction
The major rail interchange where the TAZARA and Zambia Railways lines converge, visible mid-flight.
Copperbelt Mining Pits
Large open-cast mining operations and industrial tailing dams visible during the approach into Ndola.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to catch the sunset reflecting off the mining dams. During descent, look closely for the contrast between the lush green bush and the deep red excavated earth of the mining pits.
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Lusaka Northern Suburbs
Aerial view of the rapidly expanding residential areas of the capital shortly after departure.
Chisamba Agricultural Hub
Expansive commercial farming blocks featuring large-scale irrigation pivots and diverse crop patterns.
Kafue River Basin
Distal views of the meandering Kafue River as it snakes through the Central Province floodplains to the west.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and glare. Keep an eye out for the distinct geometric patterns of the agricultural estates near Chisamba, which are best seen from cruising altitude.
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Get eSIMs for ZambiaDistance: 260 km (162 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 26 min
Departure: LUN (-15.3308000565, 28.4526004791)
Arrival: NLA (-12.998100280762, 28.66489982605)
Route Type: Domestic
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