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ADD → JED
Which side of the plane to sit from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (Addis Ababa) to King Abdulaziz International Airport (Jeddah)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers spectacular views of the Great Rift Valley's volcanic activity, the Danakil Depression, and the coral-fringed islands of the Red Sea.
Afar Depression
The triple junction where tectonic plates pull apart, creating a surreal, sunken volcanic landscape.
Erta Ale Volcano
Depending on the flight path, look for the smoke plumes of one of the world's most active lava lakes.
Dahlak Archipelago
A stunning cluster of over 100 islands and coral reefs off the coast of Eritrea visible from cruise altitude.
Hejaz Mountains
The dark, jagged mountains of Saudi Arabia rising sharply from the Tihamah coastal plain.
This is the premier side for geology fans. Keep your camera ready about 20-30 minutes after takeoff to capture the Danakil salt flats. For night flights, look for the distinct orange glow of volcanic activity in northern Ethiopia or the bright lights of coastal Massawa and Assab.
Ethiopian Highlands
Dramatic view of the rugged, high-altitude plateaus and deep gorges of northern Ethiopia.
Blue Nile Tributaries
Silver ribbons of water cutting through the verdant landscape shortly after departure.
Sudanese Coastline
The distant meeting point of the Red Sea and the Sudanese desert plains as you cross the water.
Jeddah Corniche
Views of the sprawling city of Jeddah and the Red Sea coastline during the final approach.
Sit on the left if you are flying during the morning to keep the sun behind you. This side provides a wide-angle view of the Red Sea's expanse. During the landing phase at JED, you often get a better view of the King Fahd Fountain if the wind requires a northern approach.
Distance: 1,413 km (878 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 53 min
Departure: ADD (8.97789001465, 38.7993011475)
Arrival: JED (21.6796, 39.156502)
Route Type: International
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