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ADD → GMB
Which side of the plane to sit from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (Addis Ababa) to Gambella Airport (Gambella)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a dramatic perspective of the Ethiopian Highlands' escarpment as the aircraft descends into the lush, flat basin of the Baro River near Gambella.
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Entoto Hills
The dense green eucalyptus forests that form the northern boundary of Addis Ababa.
Great Rift Escarpment
The breathtaking visual drop as the terrain transitions from high-altitude plateaus to lowland plains.
Baro River Meanders
The winding, serpentine path of the Baro River which defines the landscape of the Gambella region.
Gambella Lowlands
The vast, flat savanna and wetland ecosystems stretching toward the South Sudanese border.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to see the escarpment in high relief. Keep your camera ready as the aircraft descends, as the Baro River's complex meanders are highly photogenic against the flat terrain.
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Addis Ababa Cityscape
Panoramic views of the capital city and its surrounding sprawling suburbs immediately after takeoff.
Mount Zuqualla
An extinct volcano with a sacred crater lake visible shortly after departure from Bole International.
Highland Plateaus
Traditional Ethiopian agricultural terraces and rugged mountain terrain typical of the central region.
Gibe River Basin
Visuals of the river systems that feed into the Omo valley as the plane traverses the highlands.
Choose the left side for morning departures to avoid direct sun glare. Watch for the perfectly circular crater of Mount Zuqualla within the first ten minutes of flight.
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Get eSIMs for EthiopiaDistance: 475 km (295 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 48 min
Departure: ADD (8.97789001465, 38.7993011475)
Arrival: GMB (8.12876033782959, 34.563098907470696)
Route Type: Domestic
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