Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Addis Ababa to Moscow. Right-side seats capture the most dramatic scenery on departure (Ethiopian Highlands and rift valley terrain). While left offers good Moscow views on arrival, the takeoff experience over the Ethiopian plateau and gorge systems is more visually distinctive than the relatively flat approach to Moscow.

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 northeastward from Addis Ababa, and right-side windows capture the dramatic escarpment and plateau terrain that defines the region's topography. Notable sights include: Ethiopian Highlands plateau, Blue Nile gorge system, Addis Ababa urban sprawl receding below, volcanic peaks of the East African Rift Valley.

When landing at Domodedovo International Airport (DME), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide the best views during approach to Moscow. The aircraft descends from the southeast, and left windows capture the Moscow River, the Kremlin district, and the city's urban sprawl across the flat Russian Plain. Notable sights include: Moscow River and its meanders, Kremlin and central Moscow skyline, Domodedovo Airport approach corridor, Russian Plain extending to the horizon.

The flight from Bole International (ADD) to Domodedovo International Airport (DME) takes Approximately 7.5 to 8.5 hours.

The flight path crosses the Nile River valley in Sudan (visible around 3-4 hours into flight), the Red Sea coast near Port Sudan, the Arabian Peninsula's western edge, and eventually transitions over the Caucasus Mountains and southern Russia before descending into the Moscow region. The Nile valley and Red Sea coastline are the most notable geographic features visible at midpoint, though cloud cover over the Arabian Peninsula and Red Sea is common.