Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Addis Ababa to London. Left side wins at both ends of the flight. Over the Ethiopian Highlands and Rift Valley on departure, and over central London on the classic easterly approach into Heathrow, the left seat consistently faces the more geographically interesting terrain. The left side also tracks the Nile Valley corridor over Sudan and Egypt during the cruise, offering occasional views of the river and desert contrast.

During takeoff from Bole International (ADD), sit on the Left side for the best views. Bole International typically departs on runway 07R heading northeast, which puts the left (north) side facing back toward the Entoto Hills and the sprawling city of Addis Ababa. As the aircraft banks northwest toward Europe, the left side also picks up the Ethiopian Highlands and the Great Rift Valley escarpment. Notable sights include: Entoto Hills directly north of the city, the Great Rift Valley escarpment to the southwest, Lake Bishoftu (Debre Zeit crater lakes) to the southeast visible briefly on climb-out, and the dense urban grid of Addis Ababa below.

When landing at Heathrow (LHR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Heathrow predominantly lands on westerly headings (runway 27L or 27R), with aircraft approaching from the east over central London. The left (south) side on this approach tracks directly over the Thames, the City of London skyline, and the wider London urban area, offering the most iconic views. Notable sights include: The Thames river snaking westward through London, the City of London and Canary Wharf tower clusters, Windsor Castle and Windsor Great Park visible to the southwest near final approach, and the M25 motorway ring visible as a broad arc through the suburban landscape.

The flight from Bole International (ADD) to Heathrow (LHR) takes Approximately 8 hours 30 minutes to 9 hours.

The route tracks northwest over the Ethiopian Highlands, then crosses the Sudan lowlands and the Nile River near Khartoum where the Blue and White Nile confluence is visible on clear days. Over Egypt the Nile Delta and Cairo urban sprawl are visible before crossing the Mediterranean. The route then passes over the Greek islands, the Adriatic coast, the Alps in the distance, and central France before descending into London.