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MUB → GBE
Which side of the plane to sit from Maun Airport (Maun) to Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (Gaberone)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides the most dramatic contrast as you transition from the green fringes of the Okavango into the stark white expanse of the salt pans and finally the Gaborone skyline.
Okavango Fringe
Directly after takeoff, catch the southern reaches of the Delta's seasonal floodplains and riverine forests.
Makgadikgadi Pans
Glimpse the western edges of the world's largest salt pan complex, appearing as a shimmering white void.
Central Kalahari Edge
View the transition into the Central Kalahari Game Reserve, characterized by vast yellow grasslands and acacia scrub.
Gaborone Skyline
On descent, the capital city's growing skyline and the prominent iTowers are clearly visible.
Gaborone Dam
A large, sprawling reservoir located just south of the city, providing a bright blue contrast to the dry landscape.
Opt for an early morning flight to see the sun glinting off the salt pans without intense heat haze. During the wet season (December-March), the left side is essential for spotting seasonal lakes that attract massive flocks of flamingos.
Kalahari Basin
Panoramic views of the ancient, red-sand-based ecosystem that covers much of central Botswana.
Commercial Farmland
Watch the desert transform into organized cattle ranches and agricultural plots as you head south.
Otse Hill
Look toward the horizon for Botswana's highest point, part of the Mannyelanong Game Reserve hills.
Sir Seretse Khama Airport
Wide-angle views of the airport perimeter and the surrounding savanna during the final approach.
The right side is better for afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the eastern sun. Keep your camera shutter speed high to capture the subtle textures of the desert dunes through the atmospheric haze.
Distance: 570 km (354 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 57 min
Departure: MUB (-19.97260093688965, 23.43110084533691)
Arrival: GBE (-24.555201, 25.9182)
Route Type: Domestic
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