Blyde River Canyon

12 flight routes pass within 30 km of Blyde River Canyon.

Blyde River Canyon
🏞️ Mountain · South Africa

Photo: Claudirene · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

South Africa's green canyon is one of the largest on Earth, with lush subtropical vegetation and the distinctive Three Rondavels rock formations. Visible on flights along the Drakensberg escarpment.
12Flight Routes
3 kmClosest Pass
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Routes that pass it12

DUR → IST Durban to Istanbul · 3 km Both Sides HDS → JNB Hoedspruit to Johannesburg · 3 km Both Sides IST → DUR Istanbul to Durban · 3 km Both Sides JNB → HDS Johannesburg to Hoedspruit · 3 km Both Sides MPM → YXR Maputo to Earlton · 7 km Left YXR → MPM Earlton to Maputo · 7 km Right JNB → VNX Johannesburg to Vilankulu · 15 km Left VNX → JNB Vilankulu to Johannesburg · 15 km Right LGA → MPM New York to Maputo · 23 km Left MPM → LGA Maputo to New York · 23 km Right MPM → ORD Maputo to Chicago · 23 km Right ORD → MPM Chicago to Maputo · 23 km Left
Tip: Visibility depends on cloud cover, time of day, and how close the flight path comes. Sit on the listed side for the best chance of a view. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you see Blyde River Canyon from a plane?

Yes — 12 flight routes pass within 30 km of Blyde River Canyon. The closest routes include Durban to Istanbul, Hoedspruit to Johannesburg, Istanbul to Durban. The landmark is visible from both sides, with the landmark passing about 3 km away.

Which side of the plane is best for viewing Blyde River Canyon?

The best side varies by route. For the most common routes near Blyde River Canyon: on a Durban to Istanbul flight, visible from both sides; on a Hoedspruit to Johannesburg flight, visible from both sides; on a Istanbul to Durban flight, visible from both sides.