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LLI → GDQ
Which side of the plane to sit from Lalibella Airport (Lalibella) to Gonder Airport (Gondar)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the jagged Simien Mountains massif and the dramatic deep gorges that define the northern Ethiopian landscape.
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Simien Mountains
The dramatic, jagged skyline of the 'Roof of Africa' is visible to the north throughout the flight.
Ras Dashen
The distant silhouette of Ethiopia's highest peak can be spotted among the Simien range.
Tekeze River Basin
Impressive views of the deep, arid canyons and erosion patterns carved by the Tekeze tributaries.
Gondar Approach
As the plane descends, look for the historic sprawl of the city known for its 17th-century castles.
Choose the right side for morning flights to have the sun behind you, illuminating the Simien Mountains perfectly. Dust haze is lower from October to December, offering the sharpest views of the northern peaks.
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Mount Abuna Yosef
The towering 4,260m massif dominates the landscape immediately after departure from Lalibela.
Highland Plateaus
Vibrant, patchwork agricultural terraces carved into high-altitude mountain slopes.
Lake Tana Glimpse
On clear days, the distant southern horizon reveals the shimmering surface of Ethiopia's largest lake.
Lasta Villages
Clusters of traditional round tukuls perched precariously on the edges of steep mountain ridges.
Sit on the left during late afternoon flights to witness the sunset reflecting off the Lasta mountains. It is also the better side for seeing the high-altitude farming techniques used by the local Amhara people.
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Get eSIMs for EthiopiaDistance: 179 km (111 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 18 min
Departure: LLI (11.975000381469728, 38.97999954223633)
Arrival: GDQ (12.51990032196045, 37.43399810791016)
Route Type: Domestic
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