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ADD → BAH
Which side of the plane to sit from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (Addis Ababa) to Bahrain International Airport (Bahrain)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a spectacular view of the strategic Bab-el-Mandeb strait and the mesmerizing geometric patterns of the Rub' al Khali desert as the flight crosses from Africa to the Arabian Peninsula.
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Awash Valley
The lush rift valley landscapes and the winding Awash River visible shortly after leaving the capital.
Bab-el-Mandeb
The 'Gate of Tears' strait, a critical maritime chokepoint where the Red Sea meets the Gulf of Aden.
Rub' al Khali
The vast 'Empty Quarter,' the world's largest contiguous sand desert, featuring massive orange dunes.
Yemeni Coastal Range
The rugged peaks of the Tihama coastal plain visible across the water during the sea crossing.
Bahrain Archipelago
Stunning views of the island nation's reclaimed land and turquoise shallow waters during the approach.
The right side is the premier choice for morning flights, as the rising sun perfectly illuminates the desert dunes. Look for the distinct geometric patterns of the Saudi sand dunes roughly midway through the flight duration.
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Addis Ababa Skyline
A bird's-eye view of the Ethiopian capital and the surrounding Entoto Hills immediately after takeoff.
Danakil Depression
The lunar-like landscapes of the Afar region, home to some of the world's most unique geothermal activity.
Red Sea Crossing
Deep blue waters contrasting with the arid, jagged coastlines of the African and Arabian tectonic plates.
Central Saudi Plateau
Rugged highlands and intermittent wadis as the flight path traverses the central heartland of the kingdom.
King Fahd Causeway
The impressive 25-kilometer bridge system connecting the Saudi mainland to the island of Bahrain.
Select a window seat on the left for evening departures to avoid direct glare and potentially witness a sunset over the Red Sea. During the final descent, this side often provides the best views of the industrial coast of Khobar.
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Get eSIMs for BahrainDistance: 2,292 km (1,424 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 3 min
Departure: ADD (8.97789001465, 38.7993011475)
Arrival: BAH (26.27079963684082, 50.63359832763672)
Route Type: International
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