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SVP โ VPE
Which side of the plane to sit from Kuito Airport (Kuito) to Ngjiva Pereira Airport (Ondjiva)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a more dramatic view of the Angolan interior, including glimpses of the highest mountain ranges and the edge of the great escarpment.
Mount Moco Proximity
To the northwest shortly after takeoff, catch glimpses of the distant peaks belonging to Angola's highest mountain.
Huambo Highlands
Enjoy the rugged terrain and deep valleys that define the western edge of the Planalto Central.
Cassinga Plateau
Fly over the historic mining regions and the high-altitude plains of the Huila province.
Cunene River Basin
As you descend into Ondjiva, the winding greenery of the Cunene River basin becomes visible near the border.
The right side is superior for afternoon flights as the sun moves west, illuminating the mountain ridges. Keep an eye out for the 'inselbergs'โisolated rocky hills that poke through the flat savanna floor during the final 20 minutes of the flight.
Bie Highland Mosaic
Aerial views of the traditional agricultural patterns and circular settlements unique to the central plateau.
Cubango River Source
Spot the initial trickles and lush drainage basins that eventually feed the famous Okavango Delta.
Southern Savanna Shift
Witness the stark transition from the moist central highlands to the semi-arid shrublands of the south.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct equatorial sun. This side provides a clearer view of the vast, untouched eastern wilderness of Angola. Look for the changing soil colors from deep red to pale sand as you approach Ondjiva.
Distance: 533 km (331 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 53 min
Departure: SVP (-12.404600143433, 16.947399139404)
Arrival: VPE (-17.0435009003, 15.683799743700002)
Route Type: Domestic
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