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AMM → AQJ
Which side of the plane to sit from Queen Alia International Airport (Amman) to Aqaba King Hussein International Airport (Aqaba)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides an unparalleled view of Jordan's Great Rift Valley, including the southern reaches of the Dead Sea, the Dana Biosphere Reserve, and the dramatic mountainous terrain surrounding Petra.
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Southern Dead Sea
The striking evaporation ponds and turquoise salt formations at the sea's southern tip.
Dana Biosphere Reserve
Rugged sandstone cliffs and deep wadis that transition from high plateau to desert floor.
Petra Mountains
The jagged Shara Mountain range which conceals the hidden archaeological site of the Rose City.
Wadi Araba Valley
The starkly beautiful rift valley forming the natural border between Jordan and Israel.
Eilat and Aqaba
On final approach, see the twin cities hugging the northern tip of the Red Sea's Gulf of Aqaba.
This is the premier side for photography. Book an afternoon flight to have the sun behind you, which perfectly illuminates the red and orange hues of the desert mountains. During the descent, the transition from the arid Wadi Araba to the deep blue of the Gulf of Aqaba is particularly breathtaking.
Book Hotels in AqabaJordanian Plateau
Vast stretches of high-altitude desert and limestone plains that define the eastern interior.
The Desert Highway
The historic transit route connecting Amman to the south, visible as a long ribbon across the sand.
Ma'an City
A glimpse of the southern desert's primary agricultural and transport hub.
Qatraneh Fort
An Ottoman-era desert castle situated along the pilgrimage route to Mecca.
Sit here during morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and glare. Keep an eye out for circular pivot irrigation farms that appear as green dots in the desert landscape. As you approach Aqaba, you may catch a glimpse of the peaks toward Wadi Rum in the distance.
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Get eSIMs for JordanDistance: 253 km (157 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 25 min
Departure: AMM (31.7226009369, 35.9931983948)
Arrival: AQJ (29.61160087585449, 35.01810073852539)
Route Type: Domestic
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