The right side wins on both ends of the flight: Victoria Falls and its gorge at departure, and Table Mountain with Table Bay at arrival, bookending an otherwise flat desert cruise with two genuinely spectacular landmarks.
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Flight Path
Victoria Falls to Cape Town is 1,184 miles (1,906 km), a flight of about 3 hours.
Kalahari Desert scrubland, the Molopo River valley, and the semi-arid plains of South Africa's Northern Cape before descent toward the Cape coast
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from VFA
RIGHTDeparting Victoria Falls, the aircraft's turn onto its southbound track puts the Zambezi River gorge and spray plume of Victoria Falls on the right side of the cabin during initial climb. This is a rare and dramatic sight that most short African hops simply don't offer.
Landing at CPT
RIGHTOn approach into Cape Town from the north, the final turn onto the runway typically swings the aircraft past Table Bay, giving right-side passengers a view of Table Mountain's flat-topped massif, the city bowl, and Robben Island sitting in the Atlantic. It's one of the most recognizable airport approaches in the world.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Victoria Falls International (VFA) to Cape Town International (CPT)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Victoria Falls to Cape Town. The right side wins on both ends of the flight: Victoria Falls and its gorge at departure, and Table Mountain with Table Bay at arrival, bookending an otherwise flat desert cruise with two genuinely spectacular landmarks.
What can I see during takeoff from Victoria Falls International in Victoria Falls?
During takeoff from Victoria Falls International (VFA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing Victoria Falls, the aircraft's turn onto its southbound track puts the Zambezi River gorge and spray plume of Victoria Falls on the right side of the cabin during initial climb. This is a rare and dramatic sight that most short African hops simply don't offer. Notable sights include: Victoria Falls spray plume, Zambezi River gorge and bridge, Batoka Gorge canyon walls.
What can I see when landing at Cape Town International in Cape Town?
When landing at Cape Town International (CPT), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Cape Town from the north, the final turn onto the runway typically swings the aircraft past Table Bay, giving right-side passengers a view of Table Mountain's flat-topped massif, the city bowl, and Robben Island sitting in the Atlantic. It's one of the most recognizable airport approaches in the world. Notable sights include: Table Mountain, Table Bay and Robben Island, Cape Town city bowl, Atlantic coastline.
How long is the flight from Victoria Falls to Cape Town?
The flight from Victoria Falls International (VFA) to Cape Town International (CPT) takes about 3 hours. The shortest flight path between them is 1,184 miles (1,906 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Victoria Falls to Cape Town flight path pass over?
Kalahari Desert scrubland, the Molopo River valley, and the semi-arid plains of South Africa's Northern Cape before descent toward the Cape coast