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LOS → ADD
Which side of the plane to sit from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (Lagos) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (Addis Ababa)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the volcanic Jos Plateau in Nigeria and the sprawling Sudd wetlands in South Sudan, concluding with a dramatic descent over the Ethiopian Highlands.
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Lagos Lagoon and Skyline
Exceptional views of the Third Mainland Bridge and the dense urban landscape of Lagos immediately after takeoff.
Jos Plateau
A unique landscape of granite monoliths and extinct volcanic cones in central Nigeria.
Benue River
A massive, winding waterway that defines the geography of central Nigeria before merging with the Niger.
The Sudd Wetlands
One of the largest freshwater wetlands in the world, visible as a vast green expanse in South Sudan.
Ethiopian Highlands
The 'Roof of Africa,' featuring rugged peaks and deep valleys as the plane enters Ethiopian airspace.
For morning flights, the left side avoids direct southern glare, providing better lighting for photography. The Sudd wetlands appear mid-flight; look for the sunlight reflecting off the intricate water channels. Keep your camera ready for the final 30 minutes of the flight as the terrain rises sharply toward Addis Ababa.
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The Niger Delta
Distant views of the intricate network of creeks and mangroves along the Nigerian coastline.
Congo Basin Fringe
The northern edge of the massive Central African rainforest, characterized by dense, deep green canopies.
Adamawa Mountains
Scenic peaks along the border of Nigeria and Cameroon that often create dramatic cloud formations.
White Nile
The historic river cutting through the landscape of South Sudan, heading north toward the Mediterranean.
Great Rift Valley
Geological fractures and crater lakes visible on the southern approach to Bole International Airport.
On the right side, sit behind the wing to see the Great Rift Valley's formations during the descent. During midday flights, be prepared for some glare as the sun is positioned to the south. During the rainy season (June-September), this side offers spectacular views of towering cumulonimbus clouds over the rainforests.
Book Hotels in Addis AbabaDistance: 3,916 km (2,433 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 36 min
Departure: LOS (6.5773701667785645, 3.321160078048706)
Arrival: ADD (8.97789001465, 38.7993011475)
Route Type: International
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