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CDG → ADD
Which side of the plane to sit from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (Paris) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (Addis Ababa)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides the most dramatic views of the Swiss Alps shortly after departure, followed by a superior vantage point for the Nile Delta, the sprawling lights of Cairo, and the jagged Simien Mountains upon entering Ethiopian airspace.
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Swiss and Italian Alps
Unrivaled views of snow-capped peaks including the Jungfrau region and the Matterhorn depending on the specific airway.
Adriatic Coastline
The jagged, island-dotted coast of Croatia and the blue expanse of the Ionian Sea.
Cairo and the Nile Delta
A massive concentration of lights at night or a green fan-shaped delta meeting the sea by day.
Luxor and the Nile
The fertile green strip of the Nile valley sharply contrasted against the surrounding beige Sahara.
Simien Mountains
A UNESCO World Heritage site featuring massive plateaus and deep precipices as the plane enters the Ethiopian Highlands.
For the standard overnight flight (ET735), choose the left side to see the sunrise over the Nile River and the Ethiopian plateau. Ensure you have your window shade open as you cross the Mediterranean to catch the brilliant city lights of Cairo before dawn. Seasonal dust storms over Sudan can occasionally obscure ground views, but the Ethiopian Highlands usually remain clear.
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French Heartland
Rolling landscapes and agricultural patterns of the Burgundy and Auvergne regions.
Corsica and Sardinia
Dramatic aerial views of the rugged mountainous terrain of these Mediterranean islands.
Sahara Desert
The vast, orange-hued sands of the Eastern Erg and the desolate beauty of the Libyan desert.
Lake Tana
The source of the Blue Nile visible in the distance as you approach the final descent.
Great Rift Valley
The tectonic fault lines and volcanic craters that define the geology of East Africa.
The right side is best for observing the vastness of the Sahara during daylight hours. If the flight is delayed into the morning, the right side will be the 'sunny side,' so keep the shade down to avoid glare until you reach the highlands. This side offers better views of the tectonic escarpments of the Rift Valley just before landing at Bole International.
Book Hotels in Addis AbabaDistance: 5,581 km (3,468 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 6 hrs 34 min
Departure: CDG (49.012798, 2.55)
Arrival: ADD (8.97789001465, 38.7993011475)
Route Type: International
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