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Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a spectacular vantage point for the dramatic drop-off into the Great Rift Valley and the volcanic landscapes of the Awash region, followed by the rugged Ahmar Mountains.

Right Side Highlights
8.5
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Mount Fantale

A striking stratovolcano located in the Main Ethiopian Rift, known for its large caldera.

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Lake Beseka

A brilliant blue saline lake nestled against volcanic flows near the Awash National Park.

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Ahmar Mountains

A rugged mountain range that defines the southern edge of the flight path, showing sharp ridges and deep valleys.

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Awash River Meanders

The winding path of Ethiopia's most important river as it flows toward the Danakil Depression.

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Naasa Hablood

The iconic twin hills (Virgin's Breast Mountains) located on the outskirts of Hargeisa during the final approach.

The right side is the priority for geology enthusiasts. Request a seat forward of the wing to clearly see the volcanic craters. Mid-morning flights offer the best contrast for the shadows in the Rift Valley and the Ahmar mountain ridges.

Left Side Highlights
7.2
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Addis Ababa Skyline

Aerial views of the sprawling Ethiopian capital and the Entoto Mountains immediately after takeoff.

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Ethiopian Highlands

High-altitude agricultural mosaics and deep river gorges carved into the central plateau.

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Northern Somali Plateau

The transition into the arid, expansive plains of the Somaliland border region.

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Hargeisa Northern Outskirts

Views of the growing residential areas and the surrounding dry riverbeds during final descent.

Sit on the left for the best views of the Ethiopian capital's expansion. Morning flights are ideal as the sun will be behind you, highlighting the high-altitude greenery of the plateau before the landscape turns arid near the border.

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Route Information

Distance: 584 km (363 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 58 min

Departure: ADD (8.97789001465, 38.7993011475)

Arrival: HGA (9.518170356750488, 44.08879852294922)

Route Type: International

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