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MBI → DAR
Which side of the plane to sit from Songwe Airport (Mbeya) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (Dar Es Salaam)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most dramatic views of the Mbeya Range immediately after takeoff and a superior view of the Dar Es Salaam city skyline and harbor during the final approach into Julius Nyerere International Airport.
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Mbeya Range
Rising sharply after takeoff from Songwe, these peaks provide a rugged and impressive mountain landscape.
Great Rift Valley
Aerial perspective of the dramatic escarpments forming the edge of the East African Rift system.
Udzungwa Mountains
Dense, misty rainforest canopies that mark one of Africa's most biodiverse mountain ranges.
Mikumi National Park
Open horizons of the Mkata Floodplain where you can occasionally spot seasonal waterholes and wildlife tracks.
Dar City Skyline
A sweeping view of the Tanzanian commercial capital's growing skyline and the bustling port area on final descent.
Book an early morning flight (around 07:00-09:00) to avoid the haze and clouds that often gather over the Southern Highlands. This side is particularly rewarding during the dry season (June-October) when visibility is highest. On the approach to DAR, sit toward the front of the cabin to avoid wing obstruction for the best photos of the harbor.
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Mount Rungwe
A massive dormant volcano south of Mbeya, often surrounded by fertile green tea plantations.
Kipengere Range
Also known as the Livingstone Mountains, featuring steep ridges and high-altitude grasslands.
Nyerere National Park
Formerly the Selous, this vast wilderness reveals winding river patterns and dense woodland.
Rufiji River
The complex, braided channels of Tanzania's largest river system glinting in the sunlight.
Indian Ocean Coast
The turquoise waters and white sand coast south of Dar Es Salaam become visible just before landing.
The right side is excellent for afternoon flights as the sun will be behind you, illuminating the Selous wilderness and the Rufiji River without glare. Keep a close eye out for the vast herds of elephants or hippos in the river systems of Nyerere National Park if the pilot maintains a lower cruising altitude.
Book Hotels in Dar Es SalaamDistance: 691 km (429 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 9 min
Departure: MBI (-8.919942, 33.273981)
Arrival: DAR (-6.87811, 39.202599)
Route Type: Domestic
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