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WDH → VFA
Which side of the plane to sit from Hosea Kutako International Airport (Windhoek) to Victoria Falls International Airport (Victoria Falls)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side of the aircraft offers an unparalleled view of the northern Kalahari, the lush greenery of the Caprivi Strip, and typically provides the most direct view of the Victoria Falls during the standard approach into VFA.
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Auas Mountains
Rugged mountain ranges surrounding Windhoek visible immediately after departure from Hosea Kutako.
Kalahari Basin
The transition from rocky highlands to the deep red linear dunes and acacia shrubland of the eastern Kalahari.
Okavango Delta Fringes
Aerial views of the northern panhandle where the landscape shifts from desert to vibrant wetland systems.
Kwando River
A winding blue ribbon marking the border between Namibia's Zambezi Region and Botswana.
Chobe River Front
The lush floodplains where massive herds of elephants and buffalo can often be spotted from low altitudes.
Victoria Falls
The spectacular 'Smoke That Thunders' is often visible on the left side during the final descent and banking.
Choose a seat in front of the wing for unobstructed views of the Zambezi River. Morning flights are ideal as the sun is behind you, illuminating the red sands of the Kalahari and the rainbow in the Victoria Falls spray. During the dry season (August-October), look for elephant trails leading to the Chobe River.
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Omaheke Farmlands
The 'Cattle Country' of Namibia, characterized by vast commercial ranching grids and watering holes.
Makgadikgadi Salt Pans
On clear days, the shimmering white expanse of the world's largest salt pans is visible in the far distance.
Hwange National Park
The northern reaches of Zimbabwe's largest park, consisting of dense teak forests and open savannah.
Zambezi Gorges
The deep, zig-zagging basalt canyons carved by the river downstream from the main falls.
The Spray Cloud
The massive column of mist rising from the falls, visible from over 30 miles away during high water season.
The right side is excellent for viewing the deep basalt gorges carved by the Zambezi over millennia. If the pilot performs a clockwise 'loop' over the falls before landing, the right side will get a secondary, high-angle view. Wear polarized sunglasses to reduce the glare from the salt pans and water surfaces.
Book Hotels in Victoria FallsDistance: 999 km (621 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 40 min
Departure: WDH (-22.4799, 17.4709)
Arrival: VFA (-18.09589958190918, 25.839000701904297)
Route Type: International
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