Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Addis Ababa to Vienna. While takeoff offers Ethiopian Highland views on the right, the landing approach into Vienna provides more dramatic and varied scenery on the left—the Danube, Vienna's urban geography, and Alpine foothills create a more compelling visual sequence. Left-side seats capture the flight's geographical climax.

During takeoff from Bole International (ADD), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats capture the Ethiopian Highlands immediately after departure. The aircraft climbs northwestward, and right-side passengers see the dramatic escarpment terrain and elevated plateau that defines the geography around Addis Ababa. Notable sights include: Ethiopian Highlands plateau, Addis Ababa urban sprawl below, escarpment edges dropping to lower elevations, scattered volcanic peaks.

When landing at Schwechat (VIE), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats offer the best views during the descent into Vienna. The aircraft approaches from the southeast, and left-side passengers see the Danube River, the Vienna Basin, and the city's position at the river's bend before touchdown at Schwechat. Notable sights include: Danube River with its distinctive meanders, Vienna city center and urban sprawl, Alpine foothills to the south and west, Vienna Basin agricultural land.

The flight from Bole International (ADD) to Schwechat (VIE) takes Approximately 7 hours 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the Red Sea coast near Port Sudan, then traverses the Nile Valley and Delta (visible from either side depending on exact routing), continues over the Mediterranean, then over the Balkans and Carpathian foothills before descending into the Danube Basin. The Nile Delta is the most striking midpoint landmark—a massive green triangle of cultivation against desert. The Mediterranean crossing offers open water views. The Carpathian Mountains appear as a forested ridge system on the approach to Vienna.