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LBV → ADD
Which side of the plane to sit from Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport (Libreville) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (Addis Ababa)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic transition from the dense Congo Basin rainforests to the rugged northern Ethiopian Highlands and the intricate Sudd wetlands of South Sudan.
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Congo Basin Canopy
An endless sea of deep green rainforest stretching across Gabon and the Republic of the Congo.
Oubangui River
The massive northern tributary of the Congo River snaking through the Central African Republic.
The Sudd Wetlands
View the vast, shimmering marshlands of South Sudan, one of the world's largest freshwater ecosystems.
Blue Nile Gorges
As you enter Ethiopia, the terrain transforms into deep, dramatic canyons carved by the Nile's tributaries.
Simien Mountains Periphery
The rugged northern edges of the Ethiopian plateau, known as the Roof of Africa.
Sit on the left for the best views of the sunrise if taking an early morning flight. During the rainy season (April-October), look for massive cumulonimbus clouds over the rainforest. The approach into Addis often banks from the north, providing a sweeping view of the high-altitude plateau and the Blue Nile basin.
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Gabonese Coastline
Aerial views of the Estuaire du Gabon and the Atlantic coast immediately after takeoff from LBV.
Congo River Tributaries
Intricate, winding silver veins of water cutting through the dark jungle floor of central Africa.
Great Rift Valley
The visible geological fracture of the African continent as you approach the Ethiopian highlands from the southwest.
Addis Ababa Skyline
A close-up view of the sprawling capital city and the Entoto Hills during the final descent.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid direct glare from the sun. Keep an eye out for the transition from the lush green of the rainforest to the more arid, golden landscapes of the East African rift as you cross into Ethiopia. This side often provides a clearer view of the Addis Ababa city center upon landing.
Book Hotels in Addis AbabaDistance: 3,388 km (2,105 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 59 min
Departure: LBV (0.458600014448, 9.4122800827)
Arrival: ADD (8.97789001465, 38.7993011475)
Route Type: International
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