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ZNZ → ADD
Which side of the plane to sit from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (Zanzibar) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (Addis Ababa)?
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.
Zanzibar Channel
Deep blue vistas of the Indian Ocean as the flight departs the island and heads toward the mainland.
Mount Kilimanjaro
The absolute highlight; the plane typically passes just west of Kibo peak, providing a majestic view of the 'Roof of Africa'.
Tsavo Ecosystem
The vast, red-earthed plains of Kenya's largest national park stretching toward the horizon.
Mount Kenya
On clear days, the jagged, glaciated peaks of Africa's second-highest mountain are visible to the north.
Ethiopian Highlands
Breathtaking views of the high-altitude agricultural terraces and deep canyons characteristic of central Ethiopia.
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.
Zanzibar Archipelago
Aerial views of the turquoise waters and coral reefs surrounding Unguja island immediately after takeoff.
Mount Meru
A striking view of Tanzania's second-highest peak, a dormant stratovolcano with a collapsed caldera.
Lake Natron
The surreal, blood-red alkaline waters of this salt lake are often visible in the Great Rift Valley corridor.
Omo Valley
Dramatic river carvings and prehistoric landscapes as you cross from Kenya into southern Ethiopia.
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.
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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