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ADD → LUN
Which side of the plane to sit from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (Addis Ababa) to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport Lusaka (Lusaka)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the African Great Lakes system, including the jade waters of Lake Turkana, the vast expanse of Lake Victoria, and the depths of Lake Tanganyika.
Lake Turkana
The world's largest permanent desert lake, famous for its striking turquoise color, also known as the Jade Sea.
Lake Victoria
Depending on the specific airway, the western horizon reveals the massive scale of Africa's largest tropical lake.
Lake Tanganyika
The longest freshwater lake in the world, appearing as a deep blue ribbon along the border of Tanzania and Congo.
Bangweulu Wetlands
A vast, shimmering wilderness of swamps and floodplains in northern Zambia, vital for the endemic Black Lechwe.
Lusaka Approach
A sweeping view of the sprawling Zambian capital and its surrounding commercial farms during the final descent.
The right side is the 'Lakeside' seat. For the best photography of Lake Turkana's unique color, midday light is ideal. Avoid the rainy season (November-April) for the clearest views of the Great Lakes through the clouds.
Bale Mountains
The rugged volcanic peaks and high-altitude plateaus of south-central Ethiopia shortly after departure.
Rift Valley Lakes
A chain of beautiful lakes including Ziway, Langano, and Abaya nestled within the Great Rift Valley floor.
Lake Malawi
The northern reaches of the third-largest lake in Africa, known for its clear waters and steep mountainous shores.
Muchinga Escarpment
The dramatic 800-meter drop-off that separates the plateau from the Luangwa Valley in eastern Zambia.
Sit on this side for morning departures to catch the sunrise over the Ethiopian Highlands. It provides the best angle for spotting the southern Ethiopian Rift Valley lakes in high contrast during the early hours.
Distance: 2,934 km (1,823 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 55 min
Departure: ADD (8.97789001465, 38.7993011475)
Arrival: LUN (-15.3308000565, 28.4526004791)
Route Type: International
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