About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Bole International (ADD) to Lome Tokoin (LFW)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Addis Ababa to Lome. The right side captures the Ethiopian Highlands departure and provides better views during the initial climb. While the left side wins on landing, the takeoff scenery—the plateau escarpment and highland terrain—is more dramatic and visually distinctive than the coastal approach.
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. Addis Ababa sits on the Ethiopian Highlands at 7,726 feet elevation. A right-side seat captures the dramatic escarpment edge and the city's sprawl across the plateau as you climb westward. The terrain drops sharply to the west, creating visible relief. Notable sights include: Ethiopian Highlands plateau edge, Addis Ababa urban grid, Mount Entoto to the north, the descent toward the western lowlands.
What can I see when landing at Lome Tokoin in Lome?
When landing at Lome Tokoin (LFW), sit on the Left side for the best views. Approaching Lome from the east, you descend toward the Gulf of Guinea coast. A left-side seat provides views of the Volta River delta and the Atlantic coastline as you make your final approach. The contrast between the river system and ocean is visually distinct. Notable sights include: Volta River delta, Gulf of Guinea coastline, Lome city waterfront, transition from savanna to coastal plains.
How long is the flight from Addis Ababa to Lome?
The flight from Bole International (ADD) to Lome Tokoin (LFW) takes Approximately 4 hours 15 minutes.
What does the Addis Ababa to Lome flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses from the Ethiopian Highlands westward over the Awash River valley, then continues across the Sudan savanna and into the Sahel transition zone. Notable midpoint features include the Blue Nile headwaters region (south of the direct track), the transition from highlands to lowlands around 9°N, and the vast savanna plains of eastern Sudan and northern Ghana. The landscape gradually flattens from mountainous terrain to open grassland and scattered woodland. No major mountain ranges cross the direct path, but the terrain relief gradually diminishes as you approach the coastal plains of Togo.