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AMM → HOD
Which side of the plane to sit from Queen Alia International Airport (Amman) to Hodeidah International Airport (Hodeidah)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers a spectacular combination of the Gulf of Aqaba, the Sinai Peninsula, and a continuous view of the vibrant Red Sea coastline with its hidden coral reefs and islands.
Gulf of Aqaba
Deep blue waters wedged between the mountains of Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Israel.
Sinai Peninsula
The jagged, majestic peaks of Mount Sinai and the St. Catherine region visible across the water.
Red Sea Coral Reefs
Intricate turquoise patterns near the shoreline indicating some of the world's most pristine reef systems.
Suez Shipping Lanes
Vessels queuing or exiting the Red Sea route are frequently visible as tiny white wakes on the water.
Kamaran Island
Yemen's largest Red Sea island, located just north of Hodeidah, surrounded by shallow emerald waters.
The right side is superior for maritime views. For afternoon flights, be aware that the sun will be on this side, which can cause significant glare off the water; choose a seat behind the wing to minimize engine heat distortion. Bring polarized sunglasses to better see the coral reef structures from high altitude.
Wadi Rum and Southern Jordan
Dramatic red sandstone mountains and desert valleys visible shortly after takeoff from Amman.
NEOM Development Area
The futuristic construction sites in northwestern Saudi Arabia appear as massive geometric patterns in the sand.
Hejaz Mountains
The rugged, dark volcanic peaks of the Sarawat range that run parallel to the Arabian coast.
Medina Outskirts
On clear days, the urban sprawl and surrounding lava fields of the holy city can be seen in the distance.
Tihamah Plains
The flat, arid coastal strip of Yemen that stretches between the mountains and the sea during descent.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and to get the best views of the sunlight hitting the Hejaz mountain peaks. Keep an eye out for the distinct transition between the yellow desert sands and the black basaltic lava fields in Saudi Arabia.
Distance: 2,016 km (1,253 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 41 min
Departure: AMM (31.7226009369, 35.9931983948)
Arrival: HOD (14.753000259399414, 42.97629928588867)
Route Type: International
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