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

Our Recommendation
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Right Side of the Plane

The Right Side provides a more dramatic perspective of the Rio Cubango (Okavango River) systems and the remote, untouched wilderness of the Cuando Cubango province.

Right Side Highlights
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Namibian Border

Clear views of the international boundary line and the contrast between the border towns of Ondjiva and Oshikango.

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Rio Cubango Serpentines

The majestic river winding its way south towards the Okavango Delta, visible as a prominent blue-green artery.

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Cuando Cubango Wilds

Views into one of Africa's most remote wilderness areas, characterized by vast, uninhabited savannahs.

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Floodplain Meadows

Lush green floodplains along the riverbanks that contrast sharply with the surrounding dry woodlands.

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Remote Settlements

Traditional villages located along the riverbanks, providing a glimpse into the local lifestyle.

The Right Side is optimal for morning flights to catch the sun reflecting off the Cubango River. Keep your camera ready as you approach Menongue, as the river vistas are most impressive in the final 20 minutes of flight.

Left Side Highlights
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Ondjiva Cityscape

Aerial view of the Cunene provincial capital and its unique layout immediately after departure.

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Cuvelai Drainage Basin

Intricate patterns of 'oshanas' or seasonal water channels that create silver-grey webs across the landscape.

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Miombo Woodlands

The dense, green-grey canopy of the Angolan interior plateau as the terrain rises toward the north.

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Agricultural Outposts

Small-scale farming plots and traditional homesteads scattered throughout the rural interior.

Sit here during afternoon flights to avoid the harsh glare of the eastern sun. The 'oshanas' are most visible during the transition into the rainy season (November) when they begin to fill with water.

Top Activities in Menongue
Route Information

Distance: 343 km (213 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 34 min

Departure: VPE (-17.0435009003, 15.683799743700002)

Arrival: SPP (-14.657600402832031, 17.71980094909668)

Route Type: Domestic

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