About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Lanseria (HLA) to Kasane (BBK)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Johannesburg to Kasane. While takeoff offers Johannesburg's urban views, the landing approach over the Okavango Delta and Chobe River provides more dramatic and visually distinctive natural scenery—the water channels and riparian vegetation create striking patterns visible only on the right side during descent.
What can I see during takeoff from Lanseria in Johannesburg?
During takeoff from Lanseria (HLA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side offers views of Johannesburg's urban sprawl and the Witwatersrand ridge as you climb northward. The city's grid pattern and surrounding mining activity are distinctive from altitude. Notable sights include: Johannesburg city center and northern suburbs, Witwatersrand escarpment, mining dumps and tailings visible as geometric patterns, Pretoria in the distance to the north.
What can I see when landing at Kasane in Kasane?
When landing at Kasane (BBK), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side provides views of the Okavango Delta's northern channels and the Chobe River as you descend toward Kasane. The water patterns and vegetation contrast are striking from altitude. Notable sights include: Okavango Delta northern panhandle with visible water channels, Chobe River, Kasane town and airstrip, dense riparian vegetation along waterways.
How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Kasane?
The flight from Lanseria (HLA) to Kasane (BBK) takes Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.
What does the Johannesburg to Kasane flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Limpopo River (border between South Africa and Botswana) roughly 30 minutes into the flight. You'll pass over the Tuli Block's savanna landscape with scattered acacia woodland. The terrain transitions from South Africa's higher elevation plateau to Botswana's lower-lying bushveld. The Nata Sanctuary and associated wetlands may be visible to the east (left) during cruise, though they're subtle features. The final approach descends into the Chobe floodplain with increasing water visibility.