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AXK → SAH
Which side of the plane to sit from Ataq Airport (Ataq) to Sana'a International Airport (Sanaa)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the iconic Yemeni terraced mountains and the northern approach into the Sana'a basin, where ancient high-rise architecture is more visible.
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Sarawat Terraces
Incredible ancient agricultural terraces carved into the steep mountainsides, often filled with green crops.
Wadi Adhanah
A vast drainage basin that historically fed the Great Dam of Ma'rib, visible to the northeast.
Kawkaban Cliffs
Dramatic limestone escarpments that host some of the most historic fortified towns in the region.
Sana'a Basin Entrance
As the plane descends, the right side provides a panoramic view of the 'Old City' gingerbread architecture.
Jabal Nuqum
The massive mountain that guards the eastern flank of Sana'a, featuring ancient fortifications.
Sit on the right for the approach into SAH. If the plane lands from the north, you will see the unique 'tower houses' of the suburbs. The late afternoon light is spectacular for highlighting the textures of the mountain terraces and stone masonry.
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Ramlat al-Sab'atayn Fringes
Golden sand dunes where the desert meets the rocky interior of the Shabwah region.
Dhamar Volcanic Field
A stark landscape of basaltic lava flows and dormant cinder cones visible south of the flight path.
Jabal Isbil
A prominent stratovolcano sitting between Dhamar and Rada' with a visible crater.
Southern Highland Hamlets
Clusters of stone houses perched precariously on limestone cliffs.
Look out early for the transition from the flat desert to the jagged mountain peaks. Morning flights are ideal as the southern sun illuminates the deep canyons without creating harsh shadows on the terrain.
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Get eSIMs for YemenDistance: 298 km (185 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 30 min
Departure: AXK (14.551300048828123, 46.82619857788086)
Arrival: SAH (15.476300239562988, 44.21969985961914)
Route Type: Domestic
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