About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Ben Gurion (TLV) to Bole International (ADD)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Tel-aviv to Addis Ababa. The takeoff scenery from Ben Gurion is more visually distinctive and varied—the Mediterranean coastline, Judean Hills, and Dead Sea offer clear geographic contrast. While the landing approach into Addis Ababa is geologically interesting, the Ethiopian Highlands present a more uniform plateau landscape. Right-side seats provide the superior overall experience for this route.
What can I see during takeoff from Ben Gurion in Tel-aviv?
During takeoff from Ben Gurion (TLV), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats capture the Mediterranean coastline and the Judean Hills as the aircraft climbs out northwestward from Ben Gurion. The Dead Sea and Jordan Rift Valley are also visible to the east on the right side during initial climb. Notable sights include: Mediterranean Sea (western coastline), Judean Hills (inland ridge), Dead Sea (eastern depression), Tel Aviv urban sprawl (immediate ground reference).
What can I see when landing at Bole International in Addis Ababa?
When landing at Bole International (ADD), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats offer the best views during descent into Addis Ababa. The Ethiopian Highlands dominate the approach, with the city nestled in a high plateau. The Blue Nile gorge system and surrounding escarpments are visible on the left as the aircraft descends from the northeast. Notable sights include: Ethiopian Highlands (high plateau terrain), Blue Nile gorge system (deep erosional valleys), Addis Ababa urban area (sprawling city on plateau), surrounding escarpments and ridges.
How long is the flight from Tel-aviv to Addis Ababa?
The flight from Ben Gurion (TLV) to Bole International (ADD) takes 5h 20m.
What does the Tel-aviv to Addis Ababa flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Red Sea (visible from both sides depending on exact routing), the Sinai Peninsula (desert plateau), the Nile Delta and valley (narrow green corridor through desert), and the Eastern Desert of Egypt before reaching the Ethiopian Highlands. The Red Sea's western coastline (Saudi Arabia) and eastern coastline (Egypt) are notable reference points. The Nile River valley becomes increasingly visible as the aircraft approaches Sudan and Ethiopia.