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ADD → HRE
Which side of the plane to sit from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (Addis Ababa) to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (Harare)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers unparalleled views of East Africa's most iconic peaks, including Mount Kenya and the massive snow-capped dome of Mount Kilimanjaro, alongside the stunning chain of Rift Valley lakes.
Ethiopian Rift Valley Lakes
A breathtaking string of tectonic lakes including Ziway, Langano, and Abaya shimmering in the morning sun.
Mount Kenya
Africa's second-highest peak, often visible with its jagged volcanic spires piercing the cloud layer.
Mount Kilimanjaro
The ultimate highlight; the massive, snow-covered Kibo peak is usually visible about midway through the flight.
Lake Malawi
The vast 'Lake of Stars' appears as a deep blue expanse along the eastern horizon as you transit toward Zimbabwe.
Harare Greenbelt
The lush, leafy suburbs and dams surrounding Harare are clearly visible during the final descent into HRE.
Book a seat on the left (A or K depending on configuration) for morning flights to see Mount Kilimanjaro before clouds form around the summit. Ensure you are seated forward of the wing for an unobstructed view of the Tanzanian highlands and the Great Rift Valley escarpment.
Ethiopian Highlands
Rugged, high-altitude plateaus and deep gorges of the Omo Valley region immediately after departure.
Lake Turkana
Distant views of the 'Jade Sea,' the world's largest permanent desert lake, located in the northern Kenyan rift.
Serengeti Ecosystem
Vast stretches of golden savannah and acacia-dotted plains of northern Tanzania visible on clear days.
Zambezi River Catchment
A network of winding river systems and tributaries as the aircraft enters the northern Zimbabwe region.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to witness the sunset over the African interior. While you miss the major peaks, the landscape offers better views of the desert-to-savannah transition and the winding river systems of the Zambezi basin.
Distance: 3,110 km (1,932 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 40 min
Departure: ADD (8.97789001465, 38.7993011475)
Arrival: HRE (-17.931801, 31.0928)
Route Type: International
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