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DLA → ADD
Which side of the plane to sit from Douala International Airport (Douala) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (Addis Ababa)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers an exceptional perspective of the towering Mount Cameroon at departure and the dramatic, rugged escarpments of the Ethiopian Highlands upon approach to Addis Ababa.
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Mount Cameroon
Rising 4,040 meters, West Africa's highest peak is visible shortly after takeoff from Douala.
Adamawa Plateau
Dramatic volcanic formations and high-altitude savanna across central Cameroon.
Sahelian Transitions
Observe the landscape change from lush forests to the arid, golden tones of the CAR and Sudan borders.
Ethiopian Escarpment
The massive vertical rise of the African continent as the plane ascends toward the high plateau.
Sit on the left for the best view of Mount Cameroon immediately after takeoff. On morning flights, this side also avoids the harshest glare of the equatorial sun, making it easier to photograph the deep canyons of the Ethiopian Highlands as you descend into Addis Ababa.
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Congo Basin Edge
The northern fringes of the world's second-largest tropical rainforest stretching across the CAR.
The Sudd Wetlands
A vast, shimmering network of swamps and lagoons in South Sudan, one of the world's largest wetlands.
White Nile
The winding silver ribbon of the Nile as it snakes through the South Sudanese plains.
Great Rift Valley
A glimpse of the tectonic fracture and volcanic lakes near the southern Ethiopian border.
The right side is superior for observing the hydrology of East Africa, particularly the Sudd and the White Nile. For evening flights, you may experience a vibrant sunset over the African interior, though the heat haze in the wet season (May-October) can occasionally obscure ground details.
Book Hotels in Addis AbabaDistance: 3,259 km (2,025 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 50 min
Departure: DLA (4.0060801506, 9.71947956085)
Arrival: ADD (8.97789001465, 38.7993011475)
Route Type: International
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