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Tip: Sit on the right side for landing.
On approach, travelers are treated to a striking contrast between the rugged, volcanic desert terrain and the dense city skyline bordering the coastline as the aircraft aligns for touchdown.
On approach, travelers are treated to a striking contrast between the rugged, volcanic desert terrain and the dense city skyline bordering the coastline as the aircraft aligns for touchdown.
The left side provides a front-row seat to the geological wonders of the Great Rift Valley, including Mount Kenya, the string of Ethiopian highland lakes, and the otherworldly salt flats of Lake Assal upon descent.
While both sides offer a dramatic transition from the lush Ethiopian Highlands to the arid Danakil sands, the Right Side provides a superior view of the volcanic landscapes and the surreal limestone chimneys of Lake Abbe near the border.
The right side provides an unparalleled view of the Sinai Peninsula's rugged peaks, the vibrant turquoise coral reefs along the Egyptian and Sudanese Red Sea coasts, and the dramatic volcanic topography of the Horn of Africa during the descent.
The right side offers the most iconic views of the Dubai skyline including the Burj Khalifa shortly after takeoff, followed by the dramatic volcanic landscapes of the Bab-el-Mandeb strait and the approach into the Gulf of Tadjoura.
The Left Side is superior for capturing the dramatic Swiss Alps early in the flight and provides a spectacular perspective of the Sinai Peninsula and the rugged Red Sea coastline without the afternoon sun glare.
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the dramatic geological shifts of the East African Rift, including the otherworldly limestone chimneys of Lake Abbe and the volcanic depressions of the Afar region.
The left side provides a continuous panorama of the East African coast, the historic Horn of Africa, and the unique volcanic rift landscapes upon arrival in Djibouti.
The right side offers superior views of the maritime traffic in the Bab-el-Mandeb strait and the dramatic volcanic coastline of Djibouti, including the Seven Brothers Islands and the Gulf of Tadjoura during the approach.
The right side offers the most scenic transition from the rugged Somaliland coastline to the azure waters of the Gulf of Aden and the busy maritime hubs of Djibouti City.
The left side provides a superior perspective of the dramatic Yemeni highlands upon takeoff, a clear view of the strategic Bab el-Mandeb strait, and the best angle for the coastal approach into Djibouti City.
The left side of the aircraft offers a continuous and dramatic view of the Somaliland coastline, the arid Guban plains, and the rugged Golis Mountains, finishing with a clear perspective of Djibouti City's urban center.
The right side provides a superior view of the dramatic transition from the Indian Ocean coastline to the rugged Golis Mountains and the azure waters of the Gulf of Aden.