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Best window seat at Sir Seretse Khama International

Which side of the plane?

Pick the window seat with the view. 13,500 routes answered — landmarks, coastlines and cities, wing by wing.

Taking offLEFT

Gaborone Dam, Kgale Hill, Notwane River valley

LandingRIGHT

Gaborone city sprawl, Gaborone Dam, Notwane River valley

🛫 Taking Off from Gaberone (GBE)

Best sideLeft
WhyOn the typical runway 08 departure heading east-northeast, the left side gives you a good look back toward Gaborone Dam and Kgale Hill just southwest of the city, plus the Notwane River valley trailing toward the South African border. The right side mostly shows flat bushveld with little to distinguish it.
Look forGaborone Dam, Kgale Hill, Notwane River valley, southern Gaborone city sprawl

🛬 Landing at Gaberone (GBE)

Best sideRight
WhyLanding on runway 08 means you're approaching from the west and flying east, so the right side of the aircraft faces south toward Gaborone city. You'll get a good view of the urban sprawl and, on clearer days, the glint of Gaborone Dam in the distance.
Look forGaborone city sprawl, Gaborone Dam (distant), Notwane River valley, scattered kopjes (rocky outcrops) typical of the region

Sir Seretse Khama International is a modest single-runway airport with one terminal, handling a relatively small volume of regional and a few international flights.

⛰️ Elevation3,301 ft
🛫 Runways1 (08/26)
✈️ HubAir Botswana
📍 NearbyMBD 89 mi

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About This Airport

Which side of the plane has the best views at Sir Seretse Khama International (GBE)?

At Sir Seretse Khama International in Gaberone: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Right side. Notable views include: Gaborone Dam, Kgale Hill, Notwane River valley, southern Gaborone city sprawl.

What can I see during takeoff from Sir Seretse Khama International in Gaberone?

When taking off from Sir Seretse Khama International (GBE), sit on the Left side for the best views. On the typical runway 08 departure heading east-northeast, the left side gives you a good look back toward Gaborone Dam and Kgale Hill just southwest of the city, plus the Notwane River valley trailing toward the South African border. The right side mostly shows flat bushveld with little to distinguish it. Notable sights include: Gaborone Dam, Kgale Hill, Notwane River valley, southern Gaborone city sprawl.

What can I see when landing at Sir Seretse Khama International in Gaberone?

When landing at Sir Seretse Khama International (GBE), sit on the Right side for the best views. Landing on runway 08 means you're approaching from the west and flying east, so the right side of the aircraft faces south toward Gaborone city. You'll get a good view of the urban sprawl and, on clearer days, the glint of Gaborone Dam in the distance. Notable sights include: Gaborone city sprawl, Gaborone Dam (distant), Notwane River valley, scattered kopjes (rocky outcrops) typical of the region.

What factors affect the best window seat at Sir Seretse Khama International?

The best window seat at Sir Seretse Khama International (GBE) depends on several factors: the typical runway used for your departure or arrival, the geographic features around Gaberone (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting for scenic views.