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HRE → ADD
Which side of the plane to sit from Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (Harare) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (Addis Ababa)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers an unparalleled view of Africa's most iconic volcanic peaks, including Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Kenya, along with the stunning lakes of the Great Rift Valley.
Lake Malawi
The shimmering blue expanse of Africa's third-largest lake, bordered by the steep Livingstone Mountains.
Mount Kilimanjaro
A spectacular view of the snow-capped Kibo peak, usually visible above the clouds when passing through Tanzanian airspace.
Mount Kenya
The jagged, glaciated spires of Africa's second-highest peak, standing prominently near the equator.
Lake Natron
The surreal, reddish-pink hues of this alkaline lake, famous for its flamingo populations and salt crusts.
Nairobi Skyline
Views of Kenya's capital city and the adjacent Nairobi National Park during the mid-flight transit.
Rift Valley Lakes
A chain of Ethiopian lakes including Abaya and Chamo, nestled within the deep trench of the Great Rift.
The right side is the 'mountain side' and is highly recommended for afternoon flights when the sun is in the west, illuminating Kilimanjaro and Mount Kenya perfectly. Keep your camera ready about 90 to 120 minutes into the flight for the best mountain views. Be aware that seasonal cloud cover during the rainy seasons (March-May) may obscure the lower slopes.
Luangwa Valley
Aerial views of the meandering Luangwa River and its oxbow lakes, known for high concentrations of wildlife.
Lake Tanganyika
Glimpses of the world's longest freshwater lake and its steep, forested escarpments to the far west.
Mount Elgon
An extinct shield volcano on the border of Uganda and Kenya, featuring one of the world's largest intact calderas.
Omo Valley
The rugged terrain of southern Ethiopia, home to the Omo River and unique cultural landscapes.
Ethiopian Plateau
The dramatic transition into the high-altitude western highlands as you approach Addis Ababa.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the rising sun. This side provides a better perspective of the vast interior plateaus and the serpentine river systems of Zambia and southern Ethiopia. Watch for the dramatic shift in topography as the flight crosses the equator.
Distance: 3,110 km (1,932 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 40 min
Departure: HRE (-17.931801, 31.0928)
Arrival: ADD (8.97789001465, 38.7993011475)
Route Type: International
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