The left side offers a more continuous scenic narrative: Ethiopian Rift Valley lakes at departure, glimpses of Mount Elgon during descent, and the dramatic Lake Victoria shoreline on final approach into Entebbe, while the right side shows mostly flat highland and plains terrain with fewer standout features.
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Flight Path
Addis Ababa to Entebbe is 757 miles (1,218 km), a flight of about 2 hours 20 minutes.
Kenyan Rift Valley highlands, Lake Turkana region to the west of the flight path, and the volcanic Mount Elgon massif near the Uganda-Kenya border
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Takeoff from ADD
LEFTDeparting ADD to the southwest, the aircraft climbs out over the Ethiopian Rift Valley, where the chain of Rift lakes (Koka, Ziway, Langano) sits just east of the flight path and comes into view on the left as the plane banks onto its southbound course. The right side mostly shows the drier highland plateau with less distinctive terrain.
Landing at EBB
LEFTOn final approach into Entebbe from the north, Lake Victoria dominates the view to the east of the runway, with the airport's peninsula and shoreline curving into the water. Mount Elgon's large volcanic massif near the Kenya-Uganda border is also visible earlier in the descent on this side, adding a dramatic terrain feature absent from the right.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Bole International (ADD) to Entebbe International (EBB)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Addis Ababa to Entebbe. The left side offers a more continuous scenic narrative: Ethiopian Rift Valley lakes at departure, glimpses of Mount Elgon during descent, and the dramatic Lake Victoria shoreline on final approach into Entebbe, while the right side shows mostly flat highland and plains terrain with fewer standout features.
What can I see during takeoff from Bole International in Addis Ababa?
During takeoff from Bole International (ADD), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing ADD to the southwest, the aircraft climbs out over the Ethiopian Rift Valley, where the chain of Rift lakes (Koka, Ziway, Langano) sits just east of the flight path and comes into view on the left as the plane banks onto its southbound course. The right side mostly shows the drier highland plateau with less distinctive terrain. Notable sights include: Lake Koka, Lake Ziway, Lake Langano, Rift Valley escarpment.
What can I see when landing at Entebbe International in Entebbe?
When landing at Entebbe International (EBB), sit on the Left side for the best views. On final approach into Entebbe from the north, Lake Victoria dominates the view to the east of the runway, with the airport's peninsula and shoreline curving into the water. Mount Elgon's large volcanic massif near the Kenya-Uganda border is also visible earlier in the descent on this side, adding a dramatic terrain feature absent from the right. Notable sights include: Lake Victoria shoreline, Entebbe peninsula, Mount Elgon massif, Ssese Islands offshore.
How long is the flight from Addis Ababa to Entebbe?
The flight from Bole International (ADD) to Entebbe International (EBB) takes about 2 hours 20 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 757 miles (1,218 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Addis Ababa to Entebbe flight path pass over?
Kenyan Rift Valley highlands, Lake Turkana region to the west of the flight path, and the volcanic Mount Elgon massif near the Uganda-Kenya border