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Our Recommendation
9.2

Right Side of the Plane

The right side of the aircraft offers a legendary view of Mount Kilimanjaro's snow-capped summit and the verdant, rugged plateaus of the Ethiopian Highlands during the approach to Addis Ababa.

Right Side Highlights
9.2
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Zanzibar Channel

Deep blue vistas of the Indian Ocean as the flight departs the island and heads toward the mainland.

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Mount Kilimanjaro

The absolute highlight; the plane typically passes just west of Kibo peak, providing a majestic view of the 'Roof of Africa'.

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Tsavo Ecosystem

The vast, red-earthed plains of Kenya's largest national park stretching toward the horizon.

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Mount Kenya

On clear days, the jagged, glaciated peaks of Africa's second-highest mountain are visible to the north.

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Ethiopian Highlands

Breathtaking views of the high-altitude agricultural terraces and deep canyons characteristic of central Ethiopia.

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Addis Ababa Skyline

A panoramic view of the rapidly growing capital city nestled at 2,355 meters above sea level during the final descent.

Prioritize the right side for morning flights (departing 07:00–10:00) to see Mount Kilimanjaro before midday clouds form around the summit. Ensure your window is clean for photography, as the proximity to the peaks provides rare opportunities for high-altitude mountain shots. During the descent into ADD, look for the 'Entoto' hills flanking the city.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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Zanzibar Archipelago

Aerial views of the turquoise waters and coral reefs surrounding Unguja island immediately after takeoff.

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Mount Meru

A striking view of Tanzania's second-highest peak, a dormant stratovolcano with a collapsed caldera.

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Lake Natron

The surreal, blood-red alkaline waters of this salt lake are often visible in the Great Rift Valley corridor.

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Omo Valley

Dramatic river carvings and prehistoric landscapes as you cross from Kenya into southern Ethiopia.

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Lake Abaya

A massive, reddish-brown rift lake located in the southern Ethiopian Highlands.

The left side is superior for evening flights to witness the sun setting over the Rift Valley escarpment. It provides a better perspective of the volcanic geography and the chain of Ethiopian Rift Valley lakes like Chamo and Abaya during the mid-flight phase.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,691 km (1,051 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 15 min

Departure: ZNZ (-6.22202, 39.224899)

Arrival: ADD (8.97789001465, 38.7993011475)

Route Type: International

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