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.
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Flight Path
Addis Ababa to Tel Aviv is 1,611 miles (2,593 km), a flight of about 3 hours 15 minutes.
Red Sea coast near Eritrea (visible on northbound leg), Sinai Peninsula's eastern edge, Dead Sea rift valley, Jordanian highlands to the east
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from ADD
RIGHTRight-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.
Landing at TLV
LEFTLeft-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.
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About This Route
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 about 3 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,611 miles (2,593 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
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