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LFW → ADD
Which side of the plane to sit from Lomé-Tokoin Airport (Lome) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (Addis Ababa)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior view of the dramatic shift from the Sahelian landscapes to the lush Sudd wetlands and the spectacular western escarpment of the Ethiopian Highlands, including the Blue Nile gorges.
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Sahelian Plains
View the vast, semi-arid landscapes of Northern Nigeria and Southern Chad as the plane traverses the edge of the Sahara.
Chari River System
Observe the intricate branching of the Chari River basin, which feeds into the Lake Chad region.
Sudd Wetlands
One of the world's largest freshwater wetlands in South Sudan, appearing as a massive, shimmering green mosaic from above.
Ethiopian Western Escarpment
The sudden and dramatic rise of the terrain as the flight enters Ethiopian airspace, marking the edge of the African plateau.
Blue Nile Gorges
Deep, winding canyons carved by the Abay River, offering some of the most rugged terrain views in East Africa.
Opt for a morning departure to have the sun behind you, illuminating the green Sudd wetlands and the deep shadows of the Ethiopian canyons. Keep a keen eye out approximately 45 minutes before landing for the sharp rise in altitude of the plateau.
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Rugged volcanic mountains and high plains located along the border of Nigeria and Cameroon.
Congo Basin Fringes
Dense, dark green canopy views of the northernmost reaches of the equatorial rainforests in CAR.
White Nile
The winding path of the White Nile river as it flows northward through the plains of South Sudan.
Great Rift Valley
On the final approach into Addis Ababa, the floor of the Rift Valley and its ancient volcanic structures become visible.
On the right side, sit behind the wing to capture the vastness of the Central African forest belt. During the descent, look for the distinctive volcanic craters and alkaline lakes that dot the Rift Valley floor near the capital.
Book Hotels in Addis AbabaDistance: 4,148 km (2,577 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 53 min
Departure: LFW (6.165609836578369, 1.2545100450515747)
Arrival: ADD (8.97789001465, 38.7993011475)
Route Type: International
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