Drakensberg Amphitheatre

22 flight routes pass within 25 km of Drakensberg Amphitheatre.

Drakensberg Amphitheatre
⛰️ Mountain · South Africa

Photo: User:Bothar · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

A 5 km curved cliff face rising 1,200 m in the northern Drakensberg of South Africa. The dramatic basalt wall and Tugela Falls, the world's second-highest waterfall, are visible on flights near Durban.
22Flight Routes
2 kmClosest Pass
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Routes that pass it22

HLA → LCY Johannesburg to London · 2 km Both Sides LCY → HLA London to Johannesburg · 2 km Both Sides FRA → JNB Frankfurt to Johannesburg · 3 km Both Sides JNB → FRA Johannesburg to Frankfurt · 3 km Both Sides JNB → MUC Johannesburg to Munich · 5 km Right MUC → JNB Munich to Johannesburg · 5 km Left DUR → JFK Durban to New York · 6 km Right JFK → DUR New York to Durban · 6 km Left JNB → ZRH Johannesburg to Zurich · 7 km Left ZRH → JNB Zurich to Johannesburg · 7 km Right AMS → JNB Amsterdam to Johannesburg · 10 km Right JNB → AMS Johannesburg to Amsterdam · 10 km Left JNB → RTM Johannesburg to Rotterdam · 12 km Left RTM → JNB Rotterdam to Johannesburg · 12 km Right AMS → HLA Amsterdam to Johannesburg · 15 km Left HLA → AMS Johannesburg to Amsterdam · 15 km Right GCJ → LCY Johannesburg to London · 21 km Left LCY → GCJ London to Johannesburg · 21 km Right GCJ → LHR Johannesburg to London · 23 km Left LHR → GCJ London to Johannesburg · 23 km Right CDG → JNB Paris to Johannesburg · 24 km Right JNB → CDG Johannesburg to Paris · 24 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 Drakensberg Amphitheatre from a plane?

Yes — 22 flight routes pass within 25 km of Drakensberg Amphitheatre. The closest routes include Johannesburg to London, London to Johannesburg, Frankfurt to Johannesburg. The landmark is visible from both sides, with the landmark passing about 2 km away.

Which side of the plane is best for viewing Drakensberg Amphitheatre?

The best side varies by route. For the most common routes near Drakensberg Amphitheatre: on a Johannesburg to London flight, visible from both sides; on a London to Johannesburg flight, visible from both sides; on a Frankfurt to Johannesburg flight, visible from both sides.