Takeoff from Livingstone offers the superior experience with Victoria Falls and its gorge system—a globally iconic natural feature. Landing views of Lusaka are less distinctive. Right-side seats capture the most dramatic scenery at departure.
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Flight Path
Livingstone to Lusaka is 245 miles (394 km), a flight of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Southern Zambian plateau with scattered bush savanna, Kafue River system (northern tributaries), transition from Livingstone's river valley to Lusaka's higher elevation plateau, sparse rural settlements and agricultural clearings
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LVI
RIGHTLivingstone sits on the Zambezi River just above Victoria Falls. Banking right on departure gives views of the falls themselves and the gorge system cutting south into Zimbabwe. Left would show only bush and scattered settlements.
Landing at LUN
LEFTApproaching Lusaka from the south, left-side seats offer views of the Kafue River valley and the city's southern suburbs and sprawl before final descent. Right would show only rural bush and scattered villages with less visual interest.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI) to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Livingstone to Lusaka. Takeoff from Livingstone offers the superior experience with Victoria Falls and its gorge system—a globally iconic natural feature. Landing views of Lusaka are less distinctive. Right-side seats capture the most dramatic scenery at departure.
What can I see during takeoff from Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport in Livingstone?
During takeoff from Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI), sit on the Right side for the best views. Livingstone sits on the Zambezi River just above Victoria Falls. Banking right on departure gives views of the falls themselves and the gorge system cutting south into Zimbabwe. Left would show only bush and scattered settlements. Notable sights include: Victoria Falls (Mosi-oa-Tunya), Zambezi River gorge system, Batoka Gorge, Southern Zambian bush plateau.
What can I see when landing at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport in Lusaka?
When landing at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Approaching Lusaka from the south, left-side seats offer views of the Kafue River valley and the city's southern suburbs and sprawl before final descent. Right would show only rural bush and scattered villages with less visual interest. Notable sights include: Kafue River valley, Lusaka city sprawl and urban grid, Lusaka International Airport approach corridor, Southern Zambian plateau.
How long is the flight from Livingstone to Lusaka?
The flight from Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI) to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 245 miles (394 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Livingstone to Lusaka flight path pass over?
Southern Zambian plateau with scattered bush savanna, Kafue River system (northern tributaries), transition from Livingstone's river valley to Lusaka's higher elevation plateau, sparse rural settlements and agricultural clearings