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ADD → BEY
Which side of the plane to sit from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (Addis Ababa) to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (Beirut)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular geographic progression, featuring the Great Rift Valley, the Red Sea coastline, the rugged Sinai Peninsula, and the distinctive Dead Sea before arriving in the Levant.
Danakil Depression
Views of the Afar Triangle, one of the lowest and hottest places on Earth, characterized by salt pans and volcanic activity.
Red Sea Coastline
A long stretch of turquoise coral reefs and deep blue waters along the Eritrean and Sudanese coasts.
Sinai Mountains
The majestic, jagged peaks of the Sinai Peninsula, including the area around Mount Catherine.
The Dead Sea
The world's lowest point on land, recognizable by its distinct shoreline and shimmering blue water between Jordan and Israel/Palestine.
Mount Hermon
The snow-capped peaks of the Anti-Lebanon mountain range visible during the final descent into Beirut.
Beirut Skyline
A panoramic view of the 'Paris of the Middle East' and its Mediterranean coastline during the landing approach.
Morning flights are ideal for the right side to catch the sunrise reflecting off the Red Sea. During the final 20 minutes of flight, keep your camera ready for the dramatic transition from the desert to the Mediterranean coast.
Ethiopian Highlands
Dramatic views of the rugged, high-altitude plateaus and deep gorges of northern Ethiopia shortly after takeoff.
Eastern Desert
The vast, arid expanses of the Egyptian Eastern Desert featuring unique rock formations and wind-swept sands.
Nile River Valley
If the flight path tracks west, the lush green ribbon of the Nile stands in stark contrast to the surrounding Sahara.
Greater Cairo
On the descent path, the sprawling urban landscape of Egypt's capital may be visible in the distance to the west.
Port Said and Suez
The northern entrance of the Suez Canal where dozens of cargo ships wait to enter the Mediterranean Sea.
Choose a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat haze. On evening flights, the sunset over the Sahara provides a stunning orange and purple backdrop to the Nile valley.
Distance: 2,783 km (1,729 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 43 min
Departure: ADD (8.97789001465, 38.7993011475)
Arrival: BEY (33.820899963378906, 35.488399505615234)
Route Type: International
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