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WDH → LUN
Which side of the plane to sit from Hosea Kutako International Airport (Windhoek) to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport Lusaka (Lusaka)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side provides an exceptional vantage point for the northern reaches of the Okavango Delta and the most direct views of Victoria Falls and the Zambezi River gorge as you cross into Zambia.
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Kalahari Sands
The vast, rust-colored expanse of the Kalahari Desert stretching across the Botswana border.
Okavango Panhandle
The northern entrance of the world-famous inland delta, characterized by intricate water channels.
Victoria Falls
The 'Smoke That Thunders' is often visible in the distance, with the spray cloud rising high above the horizon.
Batoka Gorge
The dramatic, zig-zagging basalt canyon carved by the Zambezi River downstream from the falls.
Lusaka Approach
A great view of the expanding Lusaka metropolitan area and the airport's modern terminal on final approach.
The Right Side is the clear winner for landmark spotting. Look for Victoria Falls about 60-70 minutes into the flight; even if the plane doesn't fly directly over them, the massive spray cloud is a landmark. During the rainy season (December to March), the clouds can be thick, so morning flights are usually clearer.
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Auas Mountains
Visible immediately after takeoff, these rugged peaks form a dramatic backdrop to the Windhoek basin.
Zambezi Region
The lush green corridor of the Caprivi Strip provides a sharp contrast to the arid Namibian interior.
Kafue River
Watch for the winding curves of one of Zambia's longest rivers as it flows toward the Zambezi.
Zambian Plateaus
A patchwork of agricultural lands and woodland savannahs appearing during the descent into Lusaka.
The left side offers better views of the transition from desert to tropical woodland. Try to book an early morning flight to see the mist rising over the Zambezi floodplains, and avoid seats over the wing for better ground visibility of the river systems.
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Get eSIMs for ZambiaDistance: 1,401 km (871 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 52 min
Departure: WDH (-22.4799, 17.4709)
Arrival: LUN (-15.3308000565, 28.4526004791)
Route Type: International
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