Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Maputo to Durban. Right seats win overall because the takeoff view of Maputo Bay and the Indian Ocean is more distinctive and immediate than the landing approach. While landing offers good harbor views on the left, the departure geography is more visually striking and accessible from the right side.

During takeoff from Maputo (MPM), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right seats offer views of Maputo Bay and the Indian Ocean immediately after departure. Most departures from MPM use runways 09/27, and climbing eastward over the bay provides clear water views and the Maputo Peninsula geography. Notable sights include: Maputo Bay (Baía de Maputo), Indian Ocean, Maputo Peninsula, Inhaca Island.

When landing at Durban International (DUR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left seats provide superior views during descent into Durban. The approach typically comes from the southwest over the Indian Ocean, and left-side seats face inland toward the city, harbor, and the Durban beachfront as you descend toward the runway. Notable sights include: Durban Harbor (Port of Durban), Indian Ocean, Durban beachfront and Golden Mile, Bluff headland.

The flight from Maputo (MPM) to Durban International (DUR) takes Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.

The flight path travels south-southwest at roughly 200 miles, crossing the Mozambique Channel coastal waters. The KwaZulu-Natal coastline becomes visible in the final 30 minutes of flight—a series of sandy beaches, rocky outcrops, and small coastal towns. The Thukela River mouth and surrounding coastal dunes are visible on approach to Durban. No major mountain ranges are visible from cruise altitude on this route; the terrain is predominantly coastal lowland and Indian Ocean.