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Which side of the plane to sit from Kuito Airport (Kuito) to Ngjiva Pereira Airport (Ondjiva)?

Our Recommendation
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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.

Right Side Highlights
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Mount Moco Proximity

To the northwest shortly after takeoff, catch glimpses of the distant peaks belonging to Angola's highest mountain.

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Huambo Highlands

Enjoy the rugged terrain and deep valleys that define the western edge of the Planalto Central.

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Cassinga Plateau

Fly over the historic mining regions and the high-altitude plains of the Huila province.

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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'โ€”isolated rocky hills that poke through the flat savanna floor during the final 20 minutes of the flight.

Left Side Highlights
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Bie Highland Mosaic

Aerial views of the traditional agricultural patterns and circular settlements unique to the central plateau.

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Cubango River Source

Spot the initial trickles and lush drainage basins that eventually feed the famous Okavango Delta.

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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.

Top Activities in Ondjiva
Route Information

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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