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GMB → ADD
Which side of the plane to sit from Gambella Airport (Gambella) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (Addis Ababa)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic ascent from the Gambella lowlands into the high Ethiopian Plateau, showcasing the lush Baro River basin and the rugged northern escarpments.
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Baro River Meanders
Watch the serpentine loops of the Baro River as it flows through the swampy lowlands near the South Sudanese border.
Illubabor Rainforests
Dense, vibrant green canopy of the western Ethiopian forests, some of the most untouched wilderness in the country.
Plateau Escarpment
The dramatic point where the flat lowlands suddenly meet the vertical cliffs of the Ethiopian Highlands.
Highland Tea & Coffee Estates
Visible patches of organized agriculture as you pass over the fertile Ambo and Wollega zones.
Entoto Mountains
The historic northern boundary of Addis Ababa, covered in eucalyptus trees, visible just before touchdown.
Book an early morning flight to avoid the haze and localized cloud cover that often develops over the rainforests by noon. Sit behind the wing to capture the full scale of the altitude change as the plane climbs nearly 2,000 meters in a short distance.
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Gambella National Park
Vast stretches of savanna and wetlands that are home to the second-largest large mammal migration in Africa.
Kaffa Highlands
The genetic birthplace of Arabica coffee, characterized by rolling mist-covered hills and deep valleys.
Gibe River Gorges
Deeply carved river valleys that feed into the Omo River system, showing the erosive power of the highland rains.
Rift Valley Horizon
On clear days, look south to see the distant shimmering edges of the Great Rift Valley lakes.
The right side provides excellent views of the southern highland ridges. If flying in the late afternoon, this side may experience significant glare from the sun, so morning departures are highly recommended for photography of the national park area.
Book Hotels in Addis AbabaDistance: 475 km (295 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 48 min
Departure: GMB (8.12876033782959, 34.563098907470696)
Arrival: ADD (8.97789001465, 38.7993011475)
Route Type: Domestic
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