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JIM → ADD
Which side of the plane to sit from Jimma Airport (Jimma) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (Addis Ababa)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the dramatic transition between the lush southwestern coffee forests and the rugged central highlands, providing a clear perspective of the Western Rift Valley escarpment on the approach to Addis Ababa.
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Jimma Coffee Forests
Lush green canopy of the Kaffa region, the ancestral home of Arabica coffee, visible immediately after takeoff.
Gibe River Basin
Deeply carved river valleys and winding waterways that feed into the Gibe and Omo river systems.
Gurage Highlands
Rugged mountain peaks and terraced agriculture characteristic of the Gurage people's ancestral lands.
Mount Wochecha
A massive extinct volcano that serves as a prominent landmark on the western outskirts of Addis Ababa during the descent.
Book a window seat on the left (Port) side for the morning flights. The early sun illuminates the highland escarpments beautifully. Look for the distinct change from dense forest to high-altitude plateau agriculture mid-flight. During the rainy season (June-August), the clouds often part over the mountains, offering glimpses of hidden waterfalls.
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Oromia Plateaus
Extensive views of the fertile highland plains with vibrant patterns of traditional smallholder farming.
Gibe III Region
Distant views of the vast watershed and the complex topography leading toward the southern Rift Valley lakes.
Mount Zuqualla
A striking volcanic cone with a crater lake at its summit, visible on the horizon to the southeast during arrival.
Addis Urban Expansion
A birds-eye view of the rapid industrial and residential development in the southern parts of the capital city.
The right side is excellent for spotting the volcanic features of the Ethiopian Rift Valley on the horizon. Afternoon flights provide better lighting for this side without the glare of the sun. Keep an eye out for the perfectly symmetrical cone of Mount Zuqualla as the aircraft aligns with the runway at Bole International.
Book Hotels in Addis AbabaDistance: 262 km (163 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 26 min
Departure: JIM (7.66609001159668, 36.81660079956055)
Arrival: ADD (8.97789001465, 38.7993011475)
Route Type: Domestic
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