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Which side of the plane to sit from Ivato Airport (Antananarivo) to Toamasina Airport (Toamasina)?

Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior perspective of Madagascar's changing geography, from high-altitude reservoirs to the iconic Pangalanes Canal and the Indian Ocean coastline upon arrival.

Right Side Highlights
8.5
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Mantasoa Reservoir

A large, multi-lobed man-made lake surrounded by pine forests, visible shortly after departing Ivato.

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Andasibe Corridor

Aerial views of the dense rainforest canopy belonging to one of Madagascar's most famous biodiversity hotspots.

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Mangoro River

The wide, silt-heavy river winding through deep valleys like a giant brown serpent.

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Pangalanes Canal

The stunning man-made waterway running perfectly parallel to the Indian Ocean for hundreds of kilometers.

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Toamasina Port

A bird's-eye view of Madagascar's largest commercial port and the reef-protected shoreline of the city.

The right side is essential for seeing the Pangalanes Canal, which is the highlight of the descent into Toamasina. Try to book a window seat away from the wing to fully capture the contrast between the canal's calm water and the ocean's surf.

Left Side Highlights
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Antananarivo Outskirts

View the red-clay houses and terraced rice paddies that define the unique highland landscape surrounding the capital.

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Angavo Escarpment

Dramatic views of the steep cliffs as the aircraft transitions from the central plateau down toward the coastal plains.

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Zahamena Foothills

Distal views of the lush, rugged terrain that marks the edge of the northern primary rainforest corridor.

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Northern Lagoons

The turquoise waters and sandbars of the Ivondro River delta as the plane turns for its final approach.

Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and to see the terraced agriculture of the highlands in clear light. Keep an eye out for the sharp drop in elevation as you leave the 'TanΓ ' plateau.

Top Activities in Toamasina
Route Information

Distance: 216 km (134 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 22 min

Departure: TNR (-18.7969, 47.478802)

Arrival: TMM (-18.10950088500977, 49.39250183105469)

Route Type: Domestic

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