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ASM → JUB
Which side of the plane to sit from Asmara International Airport (Asmara) to Juba International Airport (Juba)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic transition from the jagged Eritrean highlands into the massive Ethiopian plateau and the deep canyons of the Tekeze River.
Eritrean Highlands
Spectacular views of the rugged mountain terrain surrounding Asmara immediately after takeoff.
Tekeze River Canyons
Deep, winding gorges carved into the northern Ethiopian landscape, creating dramatic shadows.
Semien Mountains
Distant glimpses of the jagged volcanic peaks of Ethiopia's highest mountain range to the south.
Abyssinian Plateau
A high-altitude tapestry of agricultural terraces and steep escarpments that define the region.
Book a morning flight to catch the sun illuminating the eastern faces of the Ethiopian highlands. The visibility is usually best between October and February when the air is clearest. Aim for a seat ahead of the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the deep river canyons and mountain ridges.
Gash-Barka Lowlands
The transition from the high plateau to the arid plains of western Eritrea and eastern Sudan.
Sudanese Borderlands
Vast, flat expanses of savanna and seasonal agricultural fields stretching toward the horizon.
The White Nile
Strategic views of the winding White Nile as the flight descends toward the Juba basin.
Juba Cityscape
A bird's-eye view of South Sudan's capital city and its iconic bridge over the Nile upon final approach.
Sit on the right for better views of the White Nile during the final descent into Juba International. During the rainy season (May to October), look for the reflective sheen of flooded plains and seasonal wetlands which create a mirror-like effect on the ground.
Distance: 1,407 km (874 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 53 min
Departure: ASM (15.291899681091309, 38.91070175170898)
Arrival: JUB (4.87201023102, 31.601100921599997)
Route Type: International
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