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ADD → KRT
Which side of the plane to sit from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (Addis Ababa) to Khartoum International Airport (Khartoum)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers spectacular views of the rugged Ethiopian Highlands, the source of the Blue Nile at Lake Tana, and the dramatic confluence of the two Niles upon arrival in Khartoum.
Blue Nile Gorge
One of Africa's most dramatic river canyons, often compared to the Grand Canyon for its depth and scale.
Lake Tana
The vast expanse of Ethiopia's largest lake, dotted with historic islands and serving as the primary reservoir for the Blue Nile.
Roseires Dam
A massive engineering feat on the Blue Nile in Sudan, creating a large reservoir that contrasts sharply with the desert.
The Nile Confluence
On final approach to Khartoum, look for the 'Al Mogran' where the Blue and White Niles join to form the main Nile River.
For the best experience, choose a window seat on the right side. During the first 30 minutes, watch for the deep trenches of the Blue Nile. As you descend into Khartoum, keep your camera ready for the distinct color difference between the silt-heavy Blue Nile and the clearer White Nile at their meeting point.
Ethiopian Plateau
Stunning vistas of the high-altitude volcanic landscape with its deep valleys and flat-topped mountains known as ambas.
Gojjam Plains
Expansive agricultural regions showing traditional Ethiopian farming patterns and rural settlements.
Sudanese Lowlands
The dramatic transition from the lush, green mountains of Ethiopia to the golden, arid plains of eastern Sudan.
Dinder National Park
Aerial perspective of one of the oldest protected areas in Africa, visible near the Ethiopian-Sudanese border.
Sit on the left if you are flying in the late afternoon to witness a desert sunset over the Sudanese horizon. It is generally the 'shady' side during morning flights, providing clear visibility of the highland textures without sun glare.
Distance: 1,000 km (621 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 20 min
Departure: ADD (8.97789001465, 38.7993011475)
Arrival: KRT (15.589500427246096, 32.55319976806641)
Route Type: International
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