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LAD → ADD
Which side of the plane to sit from Quatro de Fevereiro Airport (Luanda) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (Addis Ababa)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers a spectacular sequence of Africa's most iconic geological features, including the vast Angolan interior, the southern reaches of the Congo rainforest, and the dramatic descent into the Great Rift Valley as you approach Ethiopia.
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Angolan Highlands
The rugged Bié Plateau region with its unique red soil and scattered mountain outcrops.
Kasai River
A major tributary of the Congo River winding through the dense vegetation below.
Lake Victoria
The massive southern horizon will feature the northern shores of Africa's largest lake during the mid-flight segment.
Great Rift Valley
Stunning tectonic cliffs and volcanic landscapes including the chain of Rift Valley lakes in southern Ethiopia.
Omo Valley
Aerial views of the culturally significant and geographically unique Omo River region as you cross into Ethiopia.
The right side is superior for geological diversity. During the descent into Addis Ababa, you'll see the distinct separation of the African plate. Early morning flights provide excellent lighting for the Rift Valley lakes. Note that the Congo region is frequently overcast in the afternoon, so aim for a flight departing Luanda before 10 AM for the best ground visibility.
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Luanda Coastline
Aerial views of the Atlantic Ocean and the Ilha do Cabo sandbar immediately after takeoff from LAD.
Congo Basin
The northern periphery of the world's second-largest rainforest, appearing as an endless deep green carpet.
White Nile Tributaries
Meandering rivers flowing north toward the Sudd wetlands of South Sudan.
Ethiopian Plateau
The dramatic rising edge of the highlands, characterized by deep-cut gorges and flat-topped mountains (ambas).
Sit on the left if you are on an evening flight to witness the sunset over the vast equatorial forest. Keep your camera ready during the final 30 minutes for views of the dramatic northern Ethiopian escarpments. Mid-morning flights offer the clearest views as the daily convection clouds over the rainforest haven't fully formed yet.
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Get eSIMs for EthiopiaDistance: 3,457 km (2,148 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 4 min
Departure: LAD (-8.858369999999999, 13.2312)
Arrival: ADD (8.97789001465, 38.7993011475)
Route Type: International
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