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SDD → WDH
Which side of the plane to sit from Lubango Airport (Lubango) to Hosea Kutako International Airport (Windhoek)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a breathtaking view of the dramatic transition from the Angolan plateau to the rugged, prehistoric landscapes of the Kaokoveld and Damaraland, featuring the massive Brandberg dome.
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Serra da Leba Escarpment
Catch a glimpse of the dramatic drop-off where the plateau meets the desert lowlands shortly after takeoff.
Kaokoveld Wilderness
Spectacular vistas of one of Africa's most remote and rugged mountainous desert regions.
Brandberg Massif
View Namibia's highest peak, a massive granite intrusion that glows deep red in the afternoon sun.
Damaraland Geologies
Unique landscape of ancient volcanic pipes and dramatic rock formations leading toward Windhoek.
The right side is superior for afternoon flights as the sun illuminates the red granite of the Brandberg and the Namibian escarpment. Keep your camera ready shortly after takeoff from Lubango to catch the edge of the Huíla escarpment before heading south over the Kaokoveld.
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Huíla Plateau
Aerial view of the fertile Angolan highlands transitioning into the arid south.
Kunene River
The winding green artery forming the international border between Angola and Namibia.
Etosha Pan
The vast, shimmering white salt crust of one of Africa's largest endorheic basins.
Waterberg Plateau
A distinct red sandstone table mountain rising sharply from the surrounding Kalahari bushveld.
Sit on the left for the best views of the Etosha Pan mid-flight. During the rainy season (Jan-Mar), look for water filling the pan, which creates a stunning mirror effect. The morning light is particularly favorable on this side to see the subtle textures of the Kalahari basin.
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Get eSIMs for NamibiaDistance: 935 km (581 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 34 min
Departure: SDD (-14.924699783325195, 13.574999809265137)
Arrival: WDH (-22.4799, 17.4709)
Route Type: International
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