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MQP → LVI
Which side of the plane to sit from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (Mpumalanga) to Livingstone Airport (Livingstone)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the Kruger wilderness upon takeoff and is the primary side for viewing the spectacular Victoria Falls and the Zambezi River during the descent into Livingstone.
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Kruger National Park
Aerial views of the iconic Lowveld landscape and river systems immediately following departure from MQP.
Soutpansberg Range
South Africa's northernmost mountain range, showing dramatic geological folds and green valleys.
Zambezi River
The wide, shimmering blue ribbon of the upper Zambezi as it approaches the Batoka Gorge.
Victoria Falls
The magnificent 'Smoke that Thunders' is often visible on the right during the final approach pattern into LVI.
The right side is essential for seeing Victoria Falls; even from a distance, the massive spray cloud (up to 400m high) is unmistakable. Morning flights are ideal as the sun illuminates the falls' spray from behind the aircraft, often creating rainbows.
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Limpopo River
The winding natural border between South Africa and Zimbabwe, characterized by lush riparian vegetation.
Hwange National Park
The western edge of Zimbabwe's largest park, where vast teak forests and seasonal pans are visible.
Matobo Hills
Unique granite kopjes and balancing rock formations located south of Bulawayo.
Look for the stark change in terrain as you cross the Limpopo River. During the dry season (May to October), keep an eye out for dust clouds in Hwange which often indicate large herds of elephants moving toward waterholes.
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Get eSIMs for ZambiaDistance: 1,002 km (623 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 20 min
Departure: MQP (-25.3831996918, 31.1056003571)
Arrival: LVI (-17.821800231933594, 25.82270050048828)
Route Type: International
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