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KWI → ADD
Which side of the plane to sit from Kuwait International Airport (Kuwait) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (Addis Ababa)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular geographic transition, featuring the vast Red Sea crossing and the dramatic, jagged peaks of the Ethiopian Highlands, including the UNESCO-listed Simien Mountains.
The Red Sea
A long stretch crossing the deep blue waters separating the Asian and African continents.
Saudi West Coast
Views of the intricate coral reefs and turquoise lagoons near the city of Jeddah.
Simien Mountains
Dramatic, jagged peaks and massive plateaus of the Ethiopian Highlands, often called the 'Roof of Africa'.
Lake Tana
Views of Ethiopia's largest lake and the source of the Blue Nile near Bahir Dar.
Entoto Hills
The lush eucalyptus-covered mountains that border Addis Ababa to the north.
Central Addis Ababa
A panoramic view of the rapidly developing city center and high-rise buildings on final approach.
Request a window seat on the right to witness the incredible transition from the arid Arabian desert to the verdant, rugged Ethiopian mountains. The most scenic part occurs about 45-60 minutes before landing when the aircraft crosses into Ethiopian airspace over the Simien region. For photography, afternoon flights offer the best light on the mountain ridges, highlighting their deep vertical gorges.
Kuwait City Skyline
Aerial views of the Kuwait Towers and the urban sprawl of the capital shortly after takeoff.
Ad-Dahna Desert
The striking orange-red sands of the central Saudi Arabian desert stretching toward the horizon.
Harrat Volcanic Fields
Massive ancient black basalt lava flows that contrast sharply with the surrounding desert floor.
Danakil Rim
Distances views of the depression's edge, one of the lowest and hottest places on Earth.
Eastern Addis Suburbs
The expanding residential outskirts of the Ethiopian capital nestled against the hills.
Sit on the left for better lighting during morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun over the Arabian Peninsula. Look for the 'Harrat' volcanic fields which look like dark ink spills on the desert landscape. During the final approach, the left side provides a sense of the high altitude as you see the clouds often sitting lower than the surrounding hills.
Distance: 2,446 km (1,520 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 16 min
Departure: KWI (29.226600646972656, 47.96889877319336)
Arrival: ADD (8.97789001465, 38.7993011475)
Route Type: International
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