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HGA → WJR
Which side of the plane to sit from Egal International Airport (Hargeisa) to Wajir Airport (Wajir)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the sprawling Hargeisa cityscape upon departure, followed by the expansive red-soil beauty of the Haud Plateau and the intricate patterns of seasonal wadis in the Gedo region.
Hargeisa Urban Landscape
A comprehensive aerial view of the Somaliland capital, including the iconic central market areas and the Naasa Hablood hills in the distance.
The Haud Plateau
Vast stretches of red earth and semi-arid savanna that characterize the traditional grazing lands of the Somali people.
Seasonal Tugga
Intricate networks of dry riverbeds (Tugs) that create striking dendritic patterns across the landscape, often fringed with green vegetation.
Gedo Border Settlements
Remote pastoralist communities and small clusters of traditional huts (Munduuls) visible near the Somalia-Kenya-Ethiopia tri-border region.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the rising sun. This side is particularly scenic after the 'Gu' rains (April-June) when the arid plains transform into a vibrant green carpet. Keep your camera ready immediately after takeoff from HGA for the best city shots.
Ogo Mountains Foothills
The rugged western edges of the Ogo range, showing the transition from the mountainous north to the flatter interior basins.
Ethiopian Borderlands
Views looking toward the Ogaden region of Ethiopia, showcasing a vast, uninhabited desert wilderness.
Wajir Bushland
The characteristic acacia-commiphora bushlands of Kenya's Northern Frontier District as you begin your descent into Wajir.
Arid Dust Devils
Frequent thermal activity in this region often produces tall, visible dust devils spinning across the sun-baked plains during the afternoon.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to keep the sun behind you, though it may experience more haze. Watch for the 'invisible' border between Somalia and Ethiopia, marked primarily by changes in track-road density. Dust can limit visibility during the dry 'Jilaal' season (January-March).
Distance: 972 km (604 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 37 min
Departure: HGA (9.518170356750488, 44.08879852294922)
Arrival: WJR (1.73324, 40.091599)
Route Type: International
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