Danakil Depression

8 flight routes pass within 60 km of Danakil Depression.

Danakil Depression
🌋 Desert · Ethiopia

Photo: A.Savin · FAL · Wikimedia Commons

One of Earth's hottest, lowest, and most alien landscapes in the Afar Triangle. Sulfur springs, salt lakes, and active lava lakes create a psychedelic palette visible on flights across the Horn of Africa.
8Flight Routes
3 kmClosest Pass
🌋 DesertType

Routes that pass it8

BKK → LFW Bangkok to Lome · 3 km Both Sides LFW → BKK Lome to Bangkok · 3 km Both Sides ADD → JNB Addis Ababa to Johannesburg · 6 km Both Sides JNB → ADD Johannesburg to Addis Ababa · 6 km Both Sides ADD → HLA Addis Ababa to Johannesburg · 12 km Right HLA → ADD Johannesburg to Addis Ababa · 12 km Left DXB → LAD Dubai to Luanda · 27 km Left LAD → DXB Luanda to Dubai · 27 km Right
Tip: Visibility depends on cloud cover, time of day, and how close the flight path comes. Sit on the listed side for the best chance of a view. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you see Danakil Depression from a plane?

Yes — 8 flight routes pass within 60 km of Danakil Depression. The closest routes include Bangkok to Lome, Lome to Bangkok, Addis Ababa to Johannesburg. The landmark is visible from both sides, with the landmark passing about 3 km away.

Which side of the plane is best for viewing Danakil Depression?

The best side varies by route. For the most common routes near Danakil Depression: on a Bangkok to Lome flight, visible from both sides; on a Lome to Bangkok flight, visible from both sides; on a Addis Ababa to Johannesburg flight, visible from both sides.