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GDQ → LLI
Which side of the plane to sit from Gonder Airport (Gondar) to Lalibella Airport (Lalibella)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior perspective of the high-altitude topography, including views of Lake Tana on departure and the massive Mount Guna volcano.
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Lake Tana Horizon
Visible to the southwest shortly after takeoff, the vast expanse of Ethiopia's largest lake glimmers on the horizon.
Mount Guna
A prominent extinct volcano reaching 4,120 meters, dominating the southern view mid-flight.
Terraced Agriculture
Stunning patterns of teff and barley fields carved into the steep slopes of the Lasta mountains.
Lasta Mountain Range
The rugged, reddish rock formations that house the famous rock-hewn churches of Lalibela.
The right side is ideal for capturing the verticality of the Ethiopian Highlands. Choose a morning flight for the clearest air, as afternoon convection often brings clouds and turbulence to the peaks. Watch for the stark contrast between the high plateaus and the deep valleys.
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Gondar Castle Complex
Just after takeoff from GDQ, the historical Fasil Ghebbi royal enclosure is visible to the north.
Simien Foothills
Distant views of the jagged, UNESCO-listed Simien Mountains massif to the far north.
Bashilo River Canyons
Deeply eroded river valleys and dramatic gorges cutting through the basaltic plateau.
Highland Hamlets
Small clusters of traditional 'tukul' huts scattered across the ridge lines.
Sit toward the front of the cabin to avoid wing obstruction. This side is particularly scenic during the morning as the sun illuminates the northern escarpments of the plateau.
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Get eSIMs for EthiopiaDistance: 179 km (111 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 18 min
Departure: GDQ (12.51990032196045, 37.43399810791016)
Arrival: LLI (11.975000381469728, 38.97999954223633)
Route Type: Domestic
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