Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Geneva to Addis Ababa. Left side scores higher due to the dramatic Alpine departure from Geneva—Lake Geneva, Mont Blanc, and the Jura Mountains create immediate visual interest during takeoff and early cruise. While the landing into Addis Ababa on the right side offers highland scenery, the 5+ hours of cruise over the Mediterranean, North Africa, and Sudan on the right side is dominated by open water and flat desert with minimal landmark density. The left side's strong departure sequence and the variety of Alpine and Mediterranean features visible during the first 2-3 hours of flight outweigh the right side's landing advantage.

During takeoff from Geneva Cointrin (GVA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side captures Geneva's lakeside setting and immediate Alpine foothills during climb-out. Lake Geneva (Lac Léman) is prominent in the immediate departure corridor, with the Jura Mountains rising to the northwest and Mont Blanc visible on clear days to the southeast. Right side faces inland toward relatively flat terrain north of Geneva. Notable sights include: Lake Geneva (Lac Léman), Mont Blanc (southeast, snow-capped), Jura Mountains (northwest ridge), Geneva city and harbor.

When landing at Bole International (ADD), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side offers superior approach scenery into Addis Ababa. The Ethiopian Highlands dominate the descent, with dramatic escarpments and the Entoto Mountains visible north of the city. Addis Ababa sits at 7,726 feet elevation on a plateau, creating distinctive topography. Left side faces open plateau with less visual drama during final approach. Notable sights include: Entoto Mountains (north of Addis Ababa), Ethiopian Highlands escarpment, Addis Ababa city sprawl on elevated plateau, Bole International Airport runway approach.

The flight from Geneva Cointrin (GVA) to Bole International (ADD) takes 5h 45m.

Mediterranean coastline (southern France, Italy, Greece visible on clear days), Adriatic Sea crossing, Balkan highlands, North African coast (Libya/Tunisia), Sahara Desert expanse, Nile River valley approaching Sudan, Red Sea to the east, Ethiopian Highlands escarpment as final approach terrain