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NDJ → ADD
Which side of the plane to sit from N'Djamena International Airport (N'djamena) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (Addis Ababa)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the volcanic Marrah Mountains in Sudan and the breathtaking, deep canyons of the Blue Nile as you enter the Ethiopian airspace.
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Chari River
View the major river system that feeds Lake Chad immediately after takeoff from NDJ.
Lake Fitri
A semi-permanent lake in central Chad that serves as an important biosphere reserve.
Marrah Mountains
A massive volcanic range in Sudan rising sharply from the Darfur plateau.
Blue Nile Gorge
The dramatic and deep river incisions of the Abay River as it flows through the Ethiopian Highlands.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct glare while viewing the Marrah Mountains in central Sudan. As you begin your descent into Addis Ababa, watch for the striking contrast between the arid plains and the deep green gorges of the Blue Nile tributaries.
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Logone River
The natural border between Chad and Cameroon is visible shortly after departure.
Bahr Azoum Basin
A seasonal river network in eastern Chad that creates intricate patterns in the landscape.
Ethiopian Escarpment
The sudden and dramatic rise of the terrain as the flight crosses from Sudan into Ethiopia.
Mount Entoto
The eucalyptus-covered mountain overlooking Addis Ababa during the final approach.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset over the African Sahel. This side provides an excellent perspective of the Great Rift Valley's western edges as you approach the capital, especially during the high-altitude descent over the lush Ethiopian plateau.
Book Hotels in Addis AbabaDistance: 2,620 km (1,628 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 30 min
Departure: NDJ (12.1337, 15.034)
Arrival: ADD (8.97789001465, 38.7993011475)
Route Type: International
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