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WVB → CPT
Which side of the plane to sit from Walvis Bay Airport (Walvis Bay) to Cape Town International Airport (Cape Town)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers an unparalleled view of the dramatic meeting point between the Namib Desert and the Atlantic Ocean, culminating in an iconic approach over Table Bay.
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Sandwich Harbour
A breathtaking sight where 100-meter high sand dunes plunge directly into the cold Atlantic surf.
The Sperrgebiet
The restricted 'Forbidden Zone' coastline, famous for its historic diamond mining and untouched beaches.
Orange River Mouth
The massive river system forming the international border between Namibia and South Africa.
Robben Island
The historic island prison where Nelson Mandela was held, clearly visible in Table Bay before landing.
Table Mountain
A world-class view of the iconic flat-topped mountain and the Cape Town city bowl during the approach.
Book a window seat on the right for the iconic 'City Bowl' view. For the best photography, choose a late afternoon flight when the sun illuminates the coastline and Table Mountain. During winter (June-August), watch for whale breaches along the West Coast.
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Namib-Naukluft Park
Aerial views of the massive red sand dunes of the world's oldest desert stretching toward the horizon.
Cedarberg Mountains
Dramatic sandstone rock formations and rugged peaks as the plane enters the Western Cape airspace.
Cape Winelands
The lush, green geometric patterns of the Stellenbosch and Paarl vineyards during the final descent.
The left side is best during morning flights when the low sun casts long, dramatic shadows across the Namibian dune fields. Look for the sharp transition from the arid Karoo landscape to the fertile valleys of the Boland as you head south.
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Get eSIMs for South AfricaDistance: 1,281 km (796 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 42 min
Departure: WVB (-22.9799, 14.6453)
Arrival: CPT (-33.9648017883, 18.6016998291)
Route Type: International
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