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WDH → SDD
Which side of the plane to sit from Hosea Kutako International Airport (Windhoek) to Lubango Airport (Lubango)?
Left Side of the Plane
The Left Side is superior for this route as it offers views of the dramatic Serra da Chela escarpment and the Tundavala Gap during the descent into Lubango, along with the stark beauty of the Namibian desert fringes.
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Khomas Highlands
Rugged, rolling hills and deep valleys surrounding Windhoek visible immediately after takeoff.
Brandberg Massif
Namibia's highest peak can often be seen as a massive granite dome in the distance to the west.
Kunene River
The lush green ribbon of the river that forms the natural border between Namibia and Angola.
Serra da Chela
A magnificent mountain range with sheer cliffs that dominate the landscape upon arrival in Angola.
Tundavala Gap
A massive volcanic abyss and one of Angola's great natural wonders, visible on the approach to SDD.
Book an afternoon flight to have the sun behind you, illuminating the Serra da Chela escarpment in golden light. During the descent, stay alert for the Tundavala Gap; it is a sheer 1000m drop that looks spectacular from the air. The transition from the arid Namibian scrubland to the greener Angolan highlands is most visible on this side.
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Windhoek Skyline
A clear view of the Namibian capital nestled in its mountain basin during the initial climb.
Waterberg Plateau
The distinct, flat-topped sandstone plateau rising sharply from the surrounding plains.
Etosha Pan
The vast, shimmering white expanse of Africa's largest salt pan visible to the northeast mid-flight.
Ovamboland Plains
A patchwork of seasonal water channels (oshanas) and traditional rural homesteads.
Huíla Plateau
The high-altitude plains of southern Angola characterized by diverse vegetation and agricultural plots.
Morning flights are ideal for the right side to catch the sun reflecting off the Etosha Pan's salt crust. Use binoculars or a zoom lens to spot wildlife watering holes on the edges of the pan if the flight path takes you close enough. This side offers better views of the expansive central Namibian cattle farms and traditional Angolan agriculture.
Book Hotels in LubangoDistance: 935 km (581 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 34 min
Departure: WDH (-22.4799, 17.4709)
Arrival: SDD (-14.924699783325195, 13.574999809265137)
Route Type: International
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