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VXC → APL
Which side of the plane to sit from Lichinga Airport (Lichinga) to Nampula Airport (Nampula)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides the most dramatic views of Mozambique's unique geological features, including the famous granite inselbergs and the distant silhouette of Mount Namuli.
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Mount Namuli
On clear days, the massive granite massif of Mozambique's second-highest peak is visible to the south.
Lúrio River
Aerial views of the winding river that serves as a natural boundary between provinces.
Nampula Inselbergs
Spectacular rounded granite mountains that rise abruptly from the flat landscape as you approach Nampula.
Nampula Cathedral
A great view of the white twin towers of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Fatima during the final approach.
The right side is best for morning flights as the sun illuminates the granite domes. Keep your camera ready about 15 minutes before landing for the most iconic views of the inselbergs surrounding the city.
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Lichinga Escarpment
Watch the dramatic drop-off as the plane leaves the high-altitude plateau of the Niassa province.
Miombo Woodlands
Vast stretches of dense, green woodland that characterize the northern Mozambican interior.
Nacala Logistics Corridor
Occasional views of the vital railway line and road infrastructure connecting the interior to the coast.
Choose the left side for afternoon flights to avoid direct sunlight and glare. It offers a broader perspective of the rolling northern plains and the vastness of the Niassa wilderness.
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Get eSIMs for MozambiqueDistance: 478 km (297 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 48 min
Departure: VXC (-13.274, 35.2663)
Arrival: APL (-15.105600357055664, 39.28179931640625)
Route Type: Domestic
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