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SVB → TNR
Which side of the plane to sit from Sambava Airport (Sambava) to Ivato Airport (Antananarivo)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides unparalleled views of the Masoala Peninsula's primary rainforest and the deep blue of the Indian Ocean, offering a dramatic contrast against the red highlands during descent.
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Indian Ocean Coast
Stunning turquoise waters meeting the white sands of the northeast as you depart Sambava.
Masoala Peninsula
Aerial views of Madagascar's largest protected primary rainforest area, stretching toward the sea.
Antongil Bay
A massive, sheltered bay where humpback whales are often visible from the air during winter months.
Eastern Escarpment
The dramatic vertical transition where the humid coastal plains meet the high central plateau.
Antananarivo Hills
The iconic hills and historic architecture of the capital city visible during the final approach.
Book a morning flight to avoid the clouds that frequently build up over the rainforest by mid-afternoon. If traveling between July and September, keep your eyes on Antongil Bay for the splashes of migrating humpback whales. The left side is generally better for capturing the contrast between the ocean and the lush green canopy.
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Vanilla Plantations
The dense green carpet of the SAVA region, the global center for premium vanilla production.
Marojejy Massif
Silhouettes of the rugged granite peaks rising sharply from the surrounding tropical jungle.
Lake Alaotra
A distant view of Madagascar's largest lake, a vital wetland habitat for rare endemic species.
Imerina Rice Paddies
Intricate and beautifully engineered terraced agriculture that turns the valleys into green mirrors.
Laterite Earth
The striking iron-rich red soil that defines the interior landscape and gives Madagascar its nickname.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights as the sun illuminates the red clay hills of the Imerina region, making for excellent photography of the 'Red Island.' Pay close attention during the last 20 minutes of the flight to see the geometric patterns of the highland rice terraces, which are a masterpiece of Malagasy engineering.
Book Hotels in AntananarivoDistance: 579 km (360 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 58 min
Departure: SVB (-14.278599739074709, 50.17470169067383)
Arrival: TNR (-18.7969, 47.478802)
Route Type: Domestic
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