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AUH → JED
Which side of the plane to sit from Abu Dhabi International Airport (Abu Dhabi) to King Abdulaziz International Airport (Jeddah)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a more dramatic perspective of the vast Rub' al Khali desert dunes and the rugged Sarawat mountain range upon descent.
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Rub' al Khali Dunes
Witness the massive, star-shaped red dunes of the Empty Quarter, the world's largest contiguous sand sea.
Liwa Oasis Edge
Catch glimpses of the green patches and crescent-shaped settlements at the southern edge of the desert.
Sarawat Mountains
As the flight nears the coast, see the dramatic granite peaks and valleys of the Hijaz mountain range.
Jeddah South View
View the sprawling southern districts and industrial areas of Jeddah during the final approach.
A morning flight is ideal to see the long shadows defining the massive sand dunes of the Empty Quarter. Keep your camera ready as you cross from the desert into the mountainous Hijaz region, where the terrain changes dramatically from sand to dark rock.
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Yas Island
Spot the bright red roof of Ferrari World and the Yas Marina Circuit shortly after takeoff from AUH.
Abu Dhabi Corniche
Get a bird's eye view of the skyscrapers and the manicured waterfront of the UAE capital.
Central Najd Plateau
Observe the vast, rocky plains and ancient wadi systems of central Saudi Arabia.
Red Sea Reefs
Enjoy views of the vibrant coral reefs and turquoise lagoons north of Jeddah on the final approach.
Excellent for viewing Abu Dhabi's urban layout and Yas Island immediately after takeoff. On the approach to Jeddah, this side often offers a better view of the Red Sea's coral reefs and the northern coastal developments if the aircraft approaches from the north.
Book Hotels in JeddahDistance: 1,614 km (1,003 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 9 min
Departure: AUH (24.433000564575195, 54.651100158691406)
Arrival: JED (21.6796, 39.156502)
Route Type: International
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