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LVI → HRE
Which side of the plane to sit from Livingstone Airport (Livingstone) to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (Harare)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for Victoria Falls shortly after departure and provides expansive views of the rugged Zimbabwe-side shoreline of Lake Kariba and Matusadona National Park.
Victoria Falls
Catch the 'Smoke that Thunders' on departure, especially if the aircraft banks south after takeoff.
Matusadona National Park
Untamed wilderness along the southern shore of Kariba, known for its dramatic escarpment and wildlife.
Lake Kariba Inlets
Deep blue waters contrasting with the drowned forests and rocky outcrops of the Zimbabwean shoreline.
Zambezi Escarpment
A series of steep ridges and rugged terrain marking the transition from the valley to the highveld.
Harare Outskirts
The sprawling suburbs and agricultural greenbelts of the Zimbabwean capital as you descend.
Request a window seat behind the wing for an unobstructed view of Victoria Falls. The morning flights are ideal as the sun highlights the lake's surface. During the dry season (August to October), look for large herds of elephants congregating at the Kariba shoreline.
Upper Zambezi River
View the wide, island-dotted waters of the Zambezi upstream from the falls as you depart Livingstone.
Kariba Dam Wall
The massive concrete arch holding back the Zambezi, visible if the flight path tracks slightly north.
Siavonga Coastline
The northern Zambian shores of Lake Kariba, featuring fishing villages and holiday resorts.
Sit here if your flight departs in the afternoon to avoid the direct southern sun. This side offers better lighting for photographing the Zambian midlands and the Gwembe Valley without harsh glare.
Distance: 558 km (347 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 56 min
Departure: LVI (-17.821800231933594, 25.82270050048828)
Arrival: HRE (-17.931801, 31.0928)
Route Type: International
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