The right side captures the Ethiopian Highlands plateau and escarpment during departure, while the left side dominates the Okavango Delta approach. However, the departure views are more dramatic and sustained, making right the overall preference for this southbound route.
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Flight Path
Addis Ababa to Maun is 2,257 miles (3,632 km), a flight of about 4 hours 15 minutes.
The flight path crosses the East African Rift Valley floor, passing over southern Ethiopia and northern Botswana. Notable features include the transition from Ethiopian highlands to the Rift Valley floor, scattered lakes and seasonal watercourses in southern Ethiopia, the arid plains of northern Botswana, and the gradual approach to the Okavango Delta's northern reaches. The landscape transitions from highland plateau to semi-arid savanna and eventually to the delta's distinctive wetland system.
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Takeoff from ADD
RIGHTAddis Ababa sits on the Ethiopian Highlands plateau at 7,726 feet elevation. Right-side seats during southbound departure offer views of the escarpment edge and the city's sprawl across the high plateau before descent into lower terrain.
Landing at MUB
LEFTMaun lies on the Okavango Delta's eastern edge. Left-side seats during approach from the north offer direct views of the delta's distinctive waterways, islands, and vegetation patterns as the aircraft descends toward the runway.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Bole International (ADD) to Maun (MUB)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Addis Ababa to Maun. The right side captures the Ethiopian Highlands plateau and escarpment during departure, while the left side dominates the Okavango Delta approach. However, the departure views are more dramatic and sustained, making right the overall preference for this southbound route.
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 plateau at 7,726 feet elevation. Right-side seats during southbound departure offer views of the escarpment edge and the city's sprawl across the high plateau before descent into lower terrain. Notable sights include: Addis Ababa urban grid, Ethiopian Highlands plateau edge, Entoto Mountains to the north, descent toward the Rift Valley.
What can I see when landing at Maun in Maun?
When landing at Maun (MUB), sit on the Left side for the best views. Maun lies on the Okavango Delta's eastern edge. Left-side seats during approach from the north offer direct views of the delta's distinctive waterways, islands, and vegetation patterns as the aircraft descends toward the runway. Notable sights include: Okavango Delta channels and islands, Maun town grid, Kalahari semi-arid scrubland to the east, Makgadikgadi Pans region to the southeast.
How long is the flight from Addis Ababa to Maun?
The flight from Bole International (ADD) to Maun (MUB) takes about 4 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,257 miles (3,632 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Addis Ababa to Maun flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the East African Rift Valley floor, passing over southern Ethiopia and northern Botswana. Notable features include the transition from Ethiopian highlands to the Rift Valley floor, scattered lakes and seasonal watercourses in southern Ethiopia, the arid plains of northern Botswana, and the gradual approach to the Okavango Delta's northern reaches. The landscape transitions from highland plateau to semi-arid savanna and eventually to the delta's distinctive wetland system.