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OMD β†’ WDH

Our Recommendation
8.8

Left Side of the Plane

The left side provides a superior view of the Namib Desert's iconic sand dunes and the vast, restricted Sperrgebiet diamond territory during the ascent and cruise.

Left Side Highlights
8.8
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Orange River Delta

Aerial view of the lush river mouth and Ramsar-listed wetlands contrasting sharply with the desert sands.

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The Sperrgebiet

The restricted 'Forbidden Area' showcasing untouched desert landscapes and abandoned mining infrastructure.

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Namib Sand Sea

Endless waves of linear and star dunes that define the world's oldest desert as you head north.

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Tsau //Khaeb National Park

Dramatic rocky outcrops and biodiversity hotspots hidden within the arid southern coastal belt.

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Coastal Fog Bank

The frequent morning fog rolling off the Atlantic Ocean, creating an ethereal layer over the dunes.

Book a morning flight to see the dunes' shadows at their most dramatic. Keep your camera ready shortly after takeoff to capture the meeting of the Orange River and the Atlantic. This side is particularly scenic for viewing the 'Forbidden Area' which is inaccessible by land to most travelers.

Right Side Highlights
7.5
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South African Border

Views looking back toward the rugged Richtersveld mountains across the winding Orange River.

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Tiras Mountains

The striking granite peaks and expansive plains that mark the transition to the interior plateau.

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Hardap Farmlands

The geometric patterns of central Namibian cattle and game farms as the terrain becomes more vegetated.

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Auas Mountains

The impressive mountain range encircling Windhoek, visible during the final descent into Hosea Kutako.

The right side is ideal for afternoon flights as it avoids the direct glare of the sun. It offers better views of the geological transition from the coastal desert to the Great Escarpment. Look out for the massive cattle ranches and dry riverbeds that carve through the central highlands as you approach Windhoek.

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Route Information

Distance: 687 km (427 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 9 min

Departure: OMD (-28.5847, 16.446699)

Arrival: WDH (-22.4799, 17.4709)

Route Type: Domestic

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