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GDE → JIJ
Which side of the plane to sit from Gode Airport (Gode) to Wilwal International Airport (Jijiga)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior perspective of the Shebelle River's lush banks during departure and a better angle of the Karamara mountain range as you approach the highlands of Jijiga.
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Shebelle River
Watch the winding green corridor of the Shebelle River snake through the arid Somali landscape immediately after takeoff from Gode.
Ogaden Plateau
Aerial views of the vast, red-earth expanses and intricate seasonal riverbed patterns (wadis) characteristic of the Ogaden basin.
Karamara Range
Witness the dramatic transition from flat desert plains to the rugged, rising peaks of the Karamara Mountains during the descent.
Morning flights are best on this side to avoid the direct glare of the sun. Keep your camera ready shortly after takeoff to capture the contrast between the river's greenery and the surrounding desert. During the approach to Jijiga, look for the sharp change in terrain elevation.
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Gode Urban Center
A clear view of the Gode township layout and its strategic importance as a regional hub in the dry lowlands.
Nomadic Routes
Spot the faint lines of ancient nomadic paths and small livestock enclosures scattered across the expansive plains.
Jijiga Cityscape
A sweeping view of the regional capital Jijiga as the plane banks for its final landing approach at Wilwal International.
Choose this side for afternoon flights to benefit from the sun being behind the aircraft, which improves visibility for photography. Look for small clusters of 'tukul' huts in the desert which are more visible on this side during the mid-flight segment.
Book Hotels in JijigaDistance: 385 km (239 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 39 min
Departure: GDE (5.935130119319999, 43.5786018372)
Arrival: JIJ (9.3325, 42.9121)
Route Type: Domestic
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