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CAI → ADD
Which side of the plane to sit from Cairo International Airport (Cairo) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (Addis Ababa)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers iconic views of the Nile River throughout Egypt and Sudan, plus the unique chance to see the Giza Pyramids and the Blue Nile's source at Lake Tana.
Giza Necropolis
The Pyramids and the Sphinx are often visible to the west during the initial climb out of Cairo.
The Nile River
Follow the silver thread of the Nile as it carves a fertile green valley through the Sahara.
Khartoum Confluence
Witness the spectacular meeting point of the White Nile and the Blue Nile in the Sudanese capital.
Lake Tana
The massive, high-altitude lake that serves as the primary source of the Blue Nile.
Simien Mountains
The 'Roof of Africa' features jagged peaks and deep precipices reaching over 4,000 meters.
Request a seat forward of the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the Pyramids during takeoff. This side is superior for mid-day flights as it avoids the harsh glare of the eastern sun while tracking the Nile's course.
New Administrative Capital
View of Egypt's massive new urban expansion and the Iconic Tower shortly after takeoff.
Red Sea Coastline
The transition from the Eastern Desert to the deep blue waters and coral reefs of the Red Sea.
Red Sea Hills
Rugged, ancient rock formations stretching through Sudan toward the Eritrean border.
Ethiopian Escarpment
The dramatic visual change where the arid lowlands meet the lush, green walls of the highlands.
Sit on this side during morning flights to see the sunrise over the Red Sea. In the late afternoon, the mountains of the East African Rift casting long shadows provides excellent photography opportunities.
Distance: 2,474 km (1,537 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 18 min
Departure: CAI (30.12190055847168, 31.40559959411621)
Arrival: ADD (8.97789001465, 38.7993011475)
Route Type: International
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