Simien Mountains

14 flight routes pass within 50 km of Simien Mountains.

Simien Mountains
🏔️ Mountain · Ethiopia

Photo: Florian Fell · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

A jagged massif of volcanic plugs and deep gorges in northern Ethiopia, with peaks above 4,500 m. The dramatic escarpments and plateaus are visible on flights across the Ethiopian Highlands.
14Flight Routes
5 kmClosest Pass
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Routes that pass it14

ADD → TLV Addis Ababa to Tel-aviv · 5 km Both Sides TLV → ADD Tel-aviv to Addis Ababa · 5 km Both Sides ADD → AMM Addis Ababa to Amman · 14 km Left AMM → ADD Amman to Addis Ababa · 14 km Right JFK → SEZ New York to Mahe · 14 km Left SEZ → JFK Mahe to New York · 14 km Right DXB → LAD Dubai to Luanda · 33 km Right LAD → DXB Luanda to Dubai · 33 km Left LCY → MRU London to Plaisance · 35 km Left MRU → LCY Plaisance to London · 35 km Right ADD → SAW Addis Ababa to Pendik, Istanbul · 45 km Right SAW → ADD Pendik, Istanbul to Addis Ababa · 45 km Left LHR → MRU London to Plaisance · 50 km Left MRU → LHR Plaisance to London · 50 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 Simien Mountains from a plane?

Yes — 14 flight routes pass within 50 km of Simien Mountains. The closest routes include Addis Ababa to Tel-aviv, Tel-aviv to Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa to Amman. The landmark is visible from both sides, with the landmark passing about 5 km away.

Which side of the plane is best for viewing Simien Mountains?

The best side varies by route. For the most common routes near Simien Mountains: on a Addis Ababa to Tel-aviv flight, visible from both sides; on a Tel-aviv to Addis Ababa flight, visible from both sides; on a Addis Ababa to Amman flight, sit on the Left side.