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SDD → VPE
Which side of the plane to sit from Lubango Airport (Lubango) to Ngjiva Pereira Airport (Ondjiva)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers spectacular views of the Serra da Chela escarpment and the famous Leba Pass shortly after departing Lubango, followed by the transition into the arid southern landscapes.
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Serra da Chela
The massive mountain range that marks the edge of the Huila plateau, dropping steeply toward the coastal plains.
Leba Pass
The legendary serpentine road winding down the mountainside, often visible shortly after departure if the flight path tracks west.
Arid Transition
A striking change in vegetation from lush highlands to the sparse mopane woodlands and semi-desert fringes.
Tundavala Gap
While slightly north, the dramatic geological formations of the escarpment are visible along the horizon.
The right side is essential for the best photography of the Serra da Chela. Aim for a morning flight to avoid the haze often found in the afternoon. Keep your camera ready within the first 10 minutes of takeoff for the most dramatic cliff views before the terrain flattens toward Ondjiva.
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Cristo Rei Statue
Look for the iconic white Christ the King statue overlooking the city of Lubango immediately after takeoff.
Huila Plateau
The fertile, high-altitude landscape of the central plateau stretches into the distance.
Cuvelai River Basin
Network of seasonal riverbeds that become more prominent as the flight nears the border region.
Sit on the left if you want to see the urban sprawl of Lubango and the 'Cristo Rei' statue during departure. The morning sun will illuminate this side well, but the landscapes are generally flatter compared to the dramatic escarpment on the opposite side.
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Get eSIMs for AngolaDistance: 326 km (203 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 33 min
Departure: SDD (-14.924699783325195, 13.574999809265137)
Arrival: VPE (-17.0435009003, 15.683799743700002)
Route Type: Domestic
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