ADD (Addis Ababa) window seat guide

At Bole International in Addis Ababa: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Entoto Mountains, Addis Ababa city center and Entoto ridge, scattered eucalyptus-forested hills north of the city.

When taking off from Bole International (ADD), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing on runway 07L, the aircraft climbs out heading roughly east-northeast, which puts the Entoto mountain range and the Addis Ababa city sprawl on the left side of the plane. These 3,200m ridgelines north of the city are a striking, close-in feature during the initial climb, while the right side mostly shows flatter, less distinct terrain toward the southeast. Notable sights include: Entoto Mountains, Addis Ababa city center and Entoto ridge, scattered eucalyptus-forested hills north of the city.

When landing at Bole International (ADD), sit on the Left side for the best views. On the typical approach into runway 07R, aircraft come in from the west and fly roughly east-northeast, putting the Entoto mountain ridge north of the city on the left side. Passengers get a sweeping view of the forested Entoto hills and the sprawling Addis Ababa cityscape spread out below during the descent. Notable sights include: Entoto Mountains ridge, Addis Ababa city sprawl, Entoto forested slopes, general highland terrain surrounding the Bole plateau.

The best window seat at Bole International (ADD) depends on several factors: the typical runway used for your departure or arrival, the geographic features around Addis Ababa (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting for scenic views.