ADD TLV Bole International to Ben Gurion

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Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Bole International (ADD) to Ben Gurion (TLV)?

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Addis Ababa to Tel-aviv. While the takeoff offers highland scenery, the landing approach provides more dramatic and varied visuals—the Judean Hills, coastal plain transition, and Mediterranean coastline are more visually distinctive than the departure highlands. Left-side seats capture the most compelling final descent.

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. Right-side seats offer views of the Ethiopian Highlands immediately after departure. The aircraft climbs northwestward from Addis Ababa, and right-side windows capture the dramatic escarpment and elevated terrain that defines the region's topography. Notable sights include: Ethiopian Highlands (Blue Nile source region), Addis Ababa urban sprawl receding below, Mount Entoto to the north, elevated plateau terrain extending toward Amhara region.

What can I see when landing at Ben Gurion in Tel-aviv?

When landing at Ben Gurion (TLV), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views during the final approach into Tel Aviv. The aircraft descends from the east over the Judean Hills and the coastal plain, and left windows capture the Mediterranean coastline, Tel Aviv's beachfront, and the transition from inland terrain to the sea. Notable sights include: Mediterranean Sea, Tel Aviv beachfront and urban coastline, Judean Hills to the east, Dead Sea visible in far distance on clear days.

How long is the flight from Addis Ababa to Tel-aviv?

The flight from Bole International (ADD) to Ben Gurion (TLV) takes 3h 15m.

What does the Addis Ababa to Tel-aviv flight path pass over?

Red Sea coast near Eritrea (visible on northbound leg), Sinai Peninsula's eastern edge, Dead Sea rift valley, Jordanian highlands to the east