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DIR → JIJ
Which side of the plane to sit from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (Dire Dawa) to Wilwal International Airport (Jijiga)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the dramatic Ahmar Mountain range and the high-altitude plateau landscapes leading toward the historic Harar region.
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Ahmar Mountains
Rugged, jagged peaks and deep limestone gorges that define the landscape between Dire Dawa and Jijiga.
Mount Kundudo
The iconic flat-topped mountain (amba) located near Harar, famous for its population of feral horses.
Highland Terracing
Intricate traditional agricultural terraces carved into the steep mountainsides by local farmers.
Harar Plateau
Expansive views of the high-altitude plains surrounding the ancient walled city of Harar Jugol.
This side provides the most dramatic topographical relief. Because the flight is exceptionally short (often under 40 minutes), keep your window shade up the entire time to catch the mountain passes. Late afternoon flights offer stunning shadows across the gorges.
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Dire Dawa Cityscape
A clear view of the city's grid-like layout and the historic Ethio-Djibouti Railway workshops immediately after takeoff.
Afar Depression Fringes
Distal views of the vast, arid lowlands that stretch toward the Djibouti border to the north.
Plateau Escarpments
The sharp geographical transition where the Ethiopian highlands drop off into the eastern rift basin.
Sit on this side for morning flights to enjoy the soft lighting over the lowlands. Watch the ground immediately after takeoff, as the flight is very short and reaches cruising altitude quickly.
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Get eSIMs for EthiopiaDistance: 120 km (75 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 12 min
Departure: DIR (9.624699592590332, 41.85419845581055)
Arrival: JIJ (9.3325, 42.9121)
Route Type: Domestic
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