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VPE → SVP
Which side of the plane to sit from Ngjiva Pereira Airport (Ondjiva) to Kuito Airport (Kuito)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior view of the dramatic transition from the arid southern plains of Cunene to the lush, mountainous central highlands of the Huambo and Bié regions.
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Cunene River Basin
View the meandering channels and seasonal floodplains of the upper Cunene River shortly after takeoff.
Chela Escarpment Edges
Distal views of the dramatic mountain walls that separate the high plateau from the coastal desert.
Cassinga Savanna
A mosaic of miombo woodlands and open grasslands that marks the shift toward central Angola's ecology.
Plateau Villages
Traditional homesteads and circular settlements characteristic of the Ovimbundu people as you approach the highlands.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. As the aircraft climbs, watch for the distinct color change in the soil from sandy pale to deep ferruginous red. This side offers better views of the rugged terrain as the plane ascends the Great Escarpment toward the Planalto Central.
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Cuvelai Drainage System
Observe the intricate network of ephemeral rivers known as 'oshanas' stretching toward the Namibian border.
Remote Frontier Lands
Vast, sparsely populated stretches of the Cuando Cubango periphery, visible as an endless green sea.
Kuito City Outskirts
A clear view of the city's reconstruction and historical layout during the final approach into SVP.
The right side is ideal for spotting the vastness of the Angolan interior. During the rainy season (October to April), this side offers impressive views of massive cumulus cloud formations building over the central plateau. Keep an eye out for the distinct grid patterns of the Benguela Railway lines that run near the destination.
Book Hotels in KuitoDistance: 533 km (331 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 53 min
Departure: VPE (-17.0435009003, 15.683799743700002)
Arrival: SVP (-12.404600143433, 16.947399139404)
Route Type: Domestic
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