Loading map...
WDH โ LUD
Which side of the plane to sit from Hosea Kutako International Airport (Windhoek) to Luderitz Airport (Luderitz)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers a spectacular panoramic view of the Namib Sand Sea, the world's oldest desert, and the dramatic coastline where the dunes meet the Atlantic Ocean as you approach Luderitz.
Namib Sand Sea
A UNESCO World Heritage site featuring massive, orange-red linear dunes that stretch to the horizon.
Sossusvlei & Deadvlei
From cruising altitude, you can often spot the white clay pans of the Tsauchab River valley nestled among the highest dunes.
Sperrgebiet Territory
The 'Forbidden Zone,' a vast, restricted diamond-mining wilderness that remains one of the most untouched places on Earth.
Atlantic Coastline
As the plane descends into Luderitz, watch the crashing waves of the cold Benguela Current hit the desert sands.
Kolmanskop Ghost Town
Just before landing, look for the sand-filled buildings of the famous abandoned diamond mining town near the airport.
This is the 'scenic' side. For the best photography, choose a seat ahead of the wing to avoid engine heat haze. The low sun of an afternoon flight creates long, dramatic shadows over the dune crests, making the landscape look three-dimensional.
Khomas Highland
The rugged, rolling hills and mountain passes surrounding Windhoek as the flight departs the plateau.
Great Escarpment
The dramatic geological boundary where the central plateau drops off toward the Namibian interior plains.
Tiras Mountains
Striking granite formations and vast, open savannah-desert transition zones visible mid-flight.
Maltahรถhe Settlements
Small, isolated farming communities that highlight the vastness and solitude of the southern Namibian landscape.
The left side is ideal for morning flights to see the soft light illuminating the textures of the Great Escarpment. Keep an eye out for the unique 'fairy circles' in the arid grasslands below, which are often more visible on this side's flatter terrain.
Distance: 519 km (322 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 52 min
Departure: WDH (-22.4799, 17.4709)
Arrival: LUD (-26.68740081787109, 15.242899894714355)
Route Type: Domestic
Thank you for booking your travels through our travel partners. The commissions from your bookings keep this site running.