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FRA → ADD
Which side of the plane to sit from Frankfurt am Main Airport (Frankfurt) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (Addis Ababa)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the majestic Swiss Alps during the first leg, follows the winding Nile River through Egypt, and provides a spectacular entrance into the Ethiopian Highlands and Great Rift Valley.
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Swiss Alps
Direct views of iconic peaks like Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn shortly after departure.
Italian Peninsula
Aerial vistas of the Apennine Mountains and the Mediterranean coastline near Rome.
Cairo and the Nile
The fertile green valley of the Nile cutting through the vast, arid Egyptian desert.
Sahara Dunes
Expansive views of the golden sand seas and rocky plateaus of the Sudanese desert.
Ethiopian Highlands
The dramatic cliffs and deep gorges of the Great Rift Valley during the final descent.
For the best experience, book a daytime flight to fully appreciate the transition from European snow to African desert. Sit behind the wing to ensure the engine doesn't block your view of the massive escarpments as the plane enters Ethiopian airspace near the Blue Nile.
Book Hotels in Addis AbabaEastern Alps
Jagged, snow-capped peaks of the Austrian and Slovenian mountain ranges.
Adriatic Coast
The sparkling turquoise waters and thousands of islands along the Croatian coastline.
Suez Canal
A bird's-eye view of the vital maritime gateway and the Sinai Peninsula.
Red Sea Riviera
The stark contrast between the rugged desert mountains and the deep blue coral reefs.
Choose the left side for overnight flights to catch a stunning sunrise over the Red Sea as you approach East Africa. It is also the better side for viewing the lights of coastal Egyptian cities if flying in the dark.
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Get eSIMs for EthiopiaDistance: 5,349 km (3,324 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 6 hrs 18 min
Departure: FRA (50.033333, 8.570556)
Arrival: ADD (8.97789001465, 38.7993011475)
Route Type: International
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