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LUO → LAD
Which side of the plane to sit from Luena Airport (Luena) to Quatro de Fevereiro Airport (Luanda)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior perspective of the Luanda city skyline, the Port of Luanda, and the iconic Ilha de Luanda during the final descent, alongside views of the northern plateau regions.
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Luena Aerial View
A clear view of the Moxico provincial capital and its unique layout immediately after departure.
Cangandala Transition
Flying over the region north of the flight path known for the rare Giant Sable Antelope habitat.
Luanda Urban Sprawl
The massive, dense expansion of the capital city as the plane descends toward Quatro de Fevereiro.
Bay of Luanda
The striking crescent-shaped harbor and the Luanda Island (Ilha) visible during the final approach.
The right side is the prime spot for city photography. To capture the Luanda skyline and the harbor clearly, aim for a seat behind the wing to avoid engine heat haze. Morning flights offer the clearest air before the afternoon coastal mist sets in.
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Moxico Miombo Woodlands
Expansive stretches of the Miombo ecosystem, characterized by dense shrubland and red soils.
Bié Plateau Edges
The southern fringes of the central highlands where the elevation begins to drop towards the coast.
Cuanza River Basin
The winding path of Angola's most significant river as it flows from the highlands.
Mussulo Peninsula
A long, slender sandspit south of the capital, visible just before the final turn into Luanda.
Choose the left side for indirect sunlight during morning flights, which is better for viewing the textures of the interior plateau. Look out for the transition from the humid interior greenery to the more arid coastal plains as you cross the Escarpment.
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Get eSIMs for AngolaDistance: 798 km (496 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 20 min
Departure: LUO (-11.768099784851074, 19.8976993560791)
Arrival: LAD (-8.858369999999999, 13.2312)
Route Type: Domestic
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