About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Kasane (BBK) to Lanseria (HLA)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Kasane to Johannesburg. The right side captures the most dramatic scenery: the Okavango Delta's intricate waterways during takeoff and the Magaliesburg Range's eastern slopes during descent. While the left side offers good landing views, the right side provides more continuous visual interest across the entire flight path.
What can I see during takeoff from Kasane in Kasane?
During takeoff from Kasane (BBK), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Okavango Delta's northern channels and the Chobe River floodplain as the aircraft climbs southward. The delta's intricate waterways and papyrus marshes are distinctive from altitude and visible during the initial climb-out phase. Notable sights include: Okavango Delta (northern distributaries), Chobe River floodplain, Kasane settlement, Zambezi region wetlands.
What can I see when landing at Lanseria in Johannesburg?
When landing at Lanseria (HLA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide views of the Magaliesburg Mountain Range and the Witwatersrand escarpment as the aircraft descends toward Lanseria. These dramatic ridgelines are clearly visible from altitude and frame the approach into Johannesburg's northwestern corridor. Notable sights include: Magaliesburg Mountain Range, Witwatersrand escarpment, Lanseria airfield and surrounding Cradle of Humankind region, Johannesburg urban sprawl to the southeast.
How long is the flight from Kasane to Johannesburg?
The flight from Kasane (BBK) to Lanseria (HLA) takes Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.
What does the Kasane to Johannesburg flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses central Botswana's savanna landscape, passing over the Makgadikgadi Pans region (visible as expansive flat terrain with seasonal water bodies) and the Central Kalahari's sparse vegetation. The Nata River valley may be visible as a linear feature. As the aircraft approaches South Africa, the landscape transitions from flat Kalahari scrubland to the more undulating terrain of the Limpopo Province, with scattered rocky outcrops and increasing human settlement density.