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AWZ → MED
Which side of the plane to sit from Ahwaz Airport (Ahwaz) to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (Madinah)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the Persian Gulf coastline, the sprawling urban landscape of Kuwait City, and the unique volcanic fields of Harrah Rahat on the approach to Madinah.
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Karun River
Behold Iran's most effluent river winding through the plains of Khuzestan immediately after takeoff from Ahwaz.
Kuwait City Skyline
A stunning view of the Kuwait Towers and the modern skyline bordering the azure waters of the Persian Gulf.
Al Khiran Coastline
The intricate man-made lagoons and resort developments along the southern Kuwaiti coast.
Ad-Dahna Desert
Striking views of the narrow strip of reddish sand dunes that connects the great northern and southern deserts of Arabia.
Harrah Rahat
Aerial views of Saudi Arabia's largest lava field, featuring black basaltic rock formations and ancient volcanic craters near Madinah.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and get the best clarity for photos of the Gulf. As you descend into Madinah, look for the sharp contrast between the dark volcanic rocks and the city's white buildings. During late afternoon flights, this side will experience significant sun glare.
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Mesopotamian Marshes
View the distant southern reaches of the historic wetlands where the Tigris and Euphrates rivers converge.
Bubiyan Island
Kuwait's largest island, a flat and uninhabited salt marsh area with unique tidal channels.
Wadi Al-Batin
A long dry river valley that serves as a natural boundary between Kuwait and Iraq, extending into Saudi Arabia.
Jabal Shammar Mountains
The rugged granite peaks of northern Saudi Arabia rising out of the high plateau region.
Hejaz Mountain Range
The dramatic, rocky terrain of the Hijaz mountains that frames the western approach into Madinah.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights as it remains in the shade, providing better conditions for viewing the vast desert textures without window glare. Watch for the transition from the flat coastal plains to the mountainous terrain of the Hejaz region in the final 30 minutes of the flight.
Book Hotels in MadinahDistance: 1,166 km (725 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 33 min
Departure: AWZ (31.3374004364, 48.7620010376)
Arrival: MED (24.5534, 39.705101)
Route Type: International
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