About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Bole International (ADD) to Queen Alia International (AMM)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Addis Ababa to Amman. While takeoff favors the right for the Ethiopian Highlands, the landing view of the Dead Sea and West Bank from the left is geographically more dramatic and unique. The Dead Sea is one of the world's most distinctive geographical features and dominates the approach to Amman.
What can I see during takeoff from Bole International in Addis Ababa?
During takeoff from Bole International (ADD), sit on the Right side for the best views. Bole International typically departs to the northeast on runway 03/21. Right-side seats face the Ethiopian Highlands immediately after takeoff, with the escarpment edge and valleys clearly visible during the initial climb. Left side shows the sprawl of Addis Ababa itself, which is less visually distinctive. Notable sights include: Ethiopian Highlands escarpment, Entoto Mountains to the north, valleys and ridges of the central plateau, scattered settlements on the highland plateau.
What can I see when landing at Queen Alia International in Amman?
When landing at Queen Alia International (AMM), sit on the Left side for the best views. Queen Alia International uses runway 03/21 depending on wind. On approach from the southwest, left-side seats offer views of the Dead Sea rift valley and the Jordanian plateau escarpment. The descent path brings the Dead Sea into clear view on the left, with the West Bank hills visible across the water. Right side shows the desert plateau, which is visually less distinctive. Notable sights include: Dead Sea (lowest point on Earth), West Bank hills across the water, Jordanian plateau escarpment, Amman city sprawl on the plateau.
How long is the flight from Addis Ababa to Amman?
The flight from Bole International (ADD) to Queen Alia International (AMM) takes Approximately 3 hours 15 minutes.
What does the Addis Ababa to Amman flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Red Sea coast near Port Sudan, then traverses the Red Sea itself (visible as a deep blue water body with the Sinai Peninsula to the left and Saudi Arabian coast to the right at mid-flight), before crossing into the Levant region. The Nile Delta is not on this direct route. The approach to the Levant brings the Dead Sea rift valley into view, which is the dominant geographical feature of the final descent phase.