As the plane ascends, passengers on the left will see the verdant Entoto Mountains and a broad panorama of the Ethiopian capital's skyline.
The right side offers a spectacular geographic progression, featuring the Great Rift Valley, the Red Sea coastline, the rugged Sinai Peninsula, and the distinctive Dead Sea before arriving in the Levant.
The left side offers a superior perspective of the Blue Nile Gorge and the expansive waters of Lake Tana, providing a more dramatic view of the Ethiopian Highland's vertical topography.
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.
The left side offers unparalleled views of the Ethiopian Highlands' rugged heart, including the dramatic canyons of the Blue Nile and the spectacular high-altitude plateaus of the Amhara region.
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic geological shift from the Ethiopian Highlands into the colorful Danakil Depression and across the strategic Bab-el-Mandeb strait.
Choosing the left side provides the most iconic views of the African continent, specifically the towering peaks of Mount Kenya and Kilimanjaro, followed by the scenic Indian Ocean coastline.
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the Ethiopian Rift Valley's chain of lakes and the dramatic descent over the expansive waters of Lake Victoria upon arrival in Entebbe.
The right side provides a superior vantage point for the most iconic geographical transitions, including the lush Nile Delta contrasting with the Sahara and the most dramatic high-altitude peaks of the Central Alps.
The right side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic Ethiopian Highlands at departure and provides a breathtaking, prolonged view of the entire western coastline of Lake Malawi.
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.
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.
The right side provides an unparalleled view of the volcanic Danakil Depression and the turquoise Dahlak Archipelago before crossing the dramatic sand dunes of the Arabian Peninsula.