Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Addis Ababa to Freetown. While takeoff favors the left for highland views, the landing approach over the Sierra Leone estuary and Freetown Peninsula on the right is more visually distinctive and geographically significant. The coastal approach is the highlight of this route.

During takeoff from Bole International (ADD), sit on the Left side for the best views. Addis Ababa typically departs runways 05R/23L or 05L/23R. Westbound departures (runway 05) climb over the Ethiopian highlands to the west and northwest. Left-side seats capture the escarpment edge and the Addis Ababa plateau dropping away dramatically toward lower elevations. Notable sights include: Ethiopian Highlands plateau edge, Entoto Mountains to the north, Addis Ababa urban sprawl below, descent toward the western lowlands.

When landing at Freetown Lungi (FNA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Freetown Lungi approaches typically use runway 03 (northeast heading) or 21 (southwest heading). Right-side seats on descent capture the Sierra Leone River estuary, Freetown Peninsula, and the Atlantic coastline. The approach path crosses over the water and mangrove deltas, offering clear views of the coastal geography. Notable sights include: Sierra Leone River estuary and mangrove swamps, Freetown Peninsula with urban settlement, Atlantic Ocean coastline, Lungi swamp and delta terrain.

The flight from Bole International (ADD) to Freetown Lungi (FNA) takes Approximately 4 hours 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses west-southwest across Guinea and Guinea-Bissau lowlands. Notable features include the Niger River valley (visible around the 2-hour mark), transitioning from Ethiopian highlands through Sudanian savanna into Guinea's forested plateaus. The Guinea-Bissau coastal region with its river deltas and mangrove systems becomes visible in the final 90 minutes before descent into Freetown. The Atlantic coastline becomes prominent in the last 30 minutes of flight.