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SDD → LAD
Which side of the plane to sit from Lubango Airport (Lubango) to Quatro de Fevereiro Airport (Luanda)?
Left Side of the Plane
The Left Side (Port) is superior because it offers a continuous view of the dramatic transition from the Angolan highlands to the Atlantic coastline, culminating in the iconic aerial view of Mussulo Island and the Luanda Bay upon arrival.
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Atlantic Coastline
Dramatic views of the rugged coastline where the arid desert landscape meets the deep blue of the South Atlantic.
Cabo Ledo
The sweeping white sand crescent of one of Angola's most famous surfing and resort destinations.
Kissama National Park
A vast expanse of coastal savanna and forest, bordered by the Cuanza River, visible as the flight tracks north.
Mussulo Island
The stunning 30km long sandspit and its turquoise lagoons, providing a world-class view just before touchdown.
Luanda Waterfront
Panoramic views of the Ilha de Luanda and the modernizing skyline of the capital city during the final approach.
Book a window seat on the left for flights departing in the late afternoon; the sun will be behind you or to the west, illuminating the coastline perfectly. Look out for the 'shipwreck graveyards' along the northern coast of Bengo province as you near Luanda. If the flight follows the standard coastal approach, the descent over Mussulo is the highlight of the trip.
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Huíla Plateau
Immediate views after takeoff from Lubango of the high-altitude escarpments and the Tundavala Gap area.
Cuanza River Basin
The winding path of Angola's longest river as it cuts through the interior toward the ocean.
Central Highlands
A patchwork of agricultural fields and rural settlements across the fertile planalto central.
Luanda Urban Sprawl
The immense and dense urban expansion of Viana and Cacuaco as the plane enters the capital's airspace.
Choose the right side for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. This side is better for seeing the sheer scale of the Angolan interior and the massive urban growth of Luanda's suburbs. Keep an eye out early in the flight for the dramatic drop-off as the plane leaves the Lubango plateau.
Book Hotels in LuandaDistance: 676 km (420 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 8 min
Departure: SDD (-14.924699783325195, 13.574999809265137)
Arrival: LAD (-8.858369999999999, 13.2312)
Route Type: Domestic
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