Right-side seats capture the most dramatic scenery on both legs: the Ethiopian Highlands escarpment during departure and the Western Ghats mountains during approach. The right side also offers better views of the Red Sea region during the middle portion of the flight as the aircraft crosses from the Horn of Africa toward the Arabian Peninsula.
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Flight Path
Addis Ababa to Bombay is 2,383 miles (3,835 km), a flight of about 4 hours 15 minutes.
Red Sea coastline (Eritrea/Sudan border region), Djibouti coastal plains, Arabian Peninsula interior, Oman coastline, and the transition from the Horn of Africa's arid highlands to the Arabian Sea basin. The flight path crosses the Red Sea at roughly 14-15°N latitude, offering views of the narrow sea channel and the mountainous terrain on both African and Arabian sides.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from ADD
RIGHTRight-side seats offer views of the Ethiopian Highlands immediately after departure. The aircraft climbs southeast toward the Red Sea, and right-side windows capture the dramatic escarpment and elevated terrain surrounding Addis Ababa as it recedes.
Landing at BOM
LEFTLeft-side seats provide views during the descent approach into Mumbai. The aircraft descends from the northeast over the Arabian Sea, and left windows capture the coastline, the Western Ghats mountains inland, and the approach over the sea toward the airport on the peninsula.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Bole International (ADD) to Chhatrapati Shivaji International (BOM)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Addis Ababa to Bombay. Right-side seats capture the most dramatic scenery on both legs: the Ethiopian Highlands escarpment during departure and the Western Ghats mountains during approach. The right side also offers better views of the Red Sea region during the middle portion of the flight as the aircraft crosses from the Horn of Africa toward the Arabian Peninsula.
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. Right-side seats offer views of the Ethiopian Highlands immediately after departure. The aircraft climbs southeast toward the Red Sea, and right-side windows capture the dramatic escarpment and elevated terrain surrounding Addis Ababa as it recedes. Notable sights include: Ethiopian Highlands plateau, Addis Ababa urban sprawl, Entoto Mountains to the north, Blue Nile river valley system.
What can I see when landing at Chhatrapati Shivaji International in Bombay?
When landing at Chhatrapati Shivaji International (BOM), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide views during the descent approach into Mumbai. The aircraft descends from the northeast over the Arabian Sea, and left windows capture the coastline, the Western Ghats mountains inland, and the approach over the sea toward the airport on the peninsula. Notable sights include: Arabian Sea coastline, Western Ghats mountain range, Mumbai harbor and islands, Thane Creek estuary.
How long is the flight from Addis Ababa to Bombay?
The flight from Bole International (ADD) to Chhatrapati Shivaji International (BOM) takes about 4 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,383 miles (3,835 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Addis Ababa to Bombay flight path pass over?
Red Sea coastline (Eritrea/Sudan border region), Djibouti coastal plains, Arabian Peninsula interior, Oman coastline, and the transition from the Horn of Africa's arid highlands to the Arabian Sea basin. The flight path crosses the Red Sea at roughly 14-15°N latitude, offering views of the narrow sea channel and the mountainous terrain on both African and Arabian sides.