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WDH → HRE
Which side of the plane to sit from Hosea Kutako International Airport (Windhoek) to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (Harare)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the most iconic water features of Southern Africa, including the distal reaches of the Okavango, the Zambezi River, and the potential to spot the mist of Victoria Falls.
Auas Mountains
The rugged quartzite ridges surrounding Windhoek provide a dramatic backdrop immediately after takeoff.
Okavango Delta Edge
View the northern horizon where the Kalahari sands give way to the lush green veins of the world's largest inland delta.
Victoria Falls Spray
Depending on the specific flight corridor, the 'Smoke that Thunders' is often visible as a massive plume of mist to the north.
Zambezi River
The mighty river appears as a shimmering silver ribbon carving the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Lake Kariba
The massive expanse of this turquoise man-made sea is visible as the flight approaches the Zimbabwean highveld.
Sit forward of the wing for an unobstructed view of the Zambezi. For the best chance of seeing Victoria Falls, monitor the horizon about 50-60 minutes after departure. Morning flights are ideal to avoid the afternoon cumulonimbus clouds common over the river basin during summer.
Kalahari Basin
Experience the vastness of the red longitudinal dunes and fossil river valleys stretching across eastern Namibia and Botswana.
Makgadikgadi Pans
The shimmering white salt crusts of these prehistoric lake beds create a stark, ethereal landscape in the mid-flight section.
Hwange National Park
Fly over Zimbabwe's largest reserve; during the dry season, you can often spot wildlife congregating around circular boreholes.
The Great Dyke
Observe the distinct geological ridge of the Great Dyke, a 550km long narrow band of mineral-rich hills, as you descend into Harare.
The right side is the 'shadow side' for most of the day, making it perfect for glare-free photography of the Kalahari's textures. Keep your binoculars ready over Hwange to spot elephant paths leading to waterholes. In the dry winter months (June-August), the visibility of the salt pans is exceptional.
Distance: 1,508 km (937 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 1 min
Departure: WDH (-22.4799, 17.4709)
Arrival: HRE (-17.931801, 31.0928)
Route Type: International
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