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Our Recommendation
7.2

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior view of the massive open-pit copper mines upon departure from Ndola and a sweeping panorama of the Lusaka city skyline during the final approach.

Right Side Highlights
7.2
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Copperbelt Open-Cast Mines

Incredible views of the deep, tiered excavations and tailings dams that represent Zambia's mineral wealth.

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Kafue River Meanders

The winding path of the Kafue River as it snakes through the central plains toward the west.

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Kabwe Town

A clear view of the historic mining town of Kabwe, located roughly halfway through the short flight.

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Lusaka City Center

As the plane banks for its final approach, you get a full view of the capital's growing skyline and busy city layout.

The right side is best for afternoon flights to avoid the glare of the eastern sun. The highlight is undoubtedly the mining landscape immediately after takeoff from Ndola; have your camera ready within the first 5 minutes. On the approach to Lusaka, the right side usually provides a better angle of the central business district skyscrapers before touchdown.

Left Side Highlights
6.5
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Ndola Industrial Zone

Aerial views of the sprawling industrial infrastructure that defines Zambia's Copperbelt capital.

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Mulungushi Dam

A glimpse of the historic dam and reservoir, a key water source for the Central Province.

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Chisamba Farmlands

Expansive commercial farming blocks showing organized agricultural patterns and irrigation circles.

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Miombo Woodlands

Dense stretches of indigenous woodland that characterize the high plateau between Ndola and Lusaka.

Choose the left side for morning flights to enjoy the soft sunrise lighting over the plateau. Keep a look out for the T2 Great North Road, which often parallels the flight path. The terrain is relatively flat, so focus on the geometric patterns of the farming blocks near Chisamba for the most interesting visual detail.

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Route Information

Distance: 260 km (162 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 26 min

Departure: NLA (-12.998100280762, 28.66489982605)

Arrival: LUN (-15.3308000565, 28.4526004791)

Route Type: Domestic

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