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BEY → SAH
Which side of the plane to sit from Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (Beirut) to Sana'a International Airport (Sanaa)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers an exceptional variety of landscapes, including the unique depression of the Dead Sea, the vibrant blue hues of the Red Sea coast, and the high-altitude terraced mountains of western Yemen.
Dead Sea Basin
Look down into the world's lowest point, featuring vivid blue waters and white salt-encrusted shorelines visible shortly after takeoff.
Gulf of Aqaba
The striking transition where the mountains of the Sinai and Saudi Arabia meet the deep turquoise waters of the Red Sea.
Sarawat Mountains
Follow the rugged, dark peaks of the mountain range that runs parallel to the Saudi coastline for hundreds of miles.
Red Sea Coral Reefs
Visible near the coastline are intricate turquoise reef systems and small uninhabited islands contrasting with the deep blue water.
Yemeni Terraced Mountains
During descent, witness the incredible ancient stone terraces and mud-brick villages perched on seemingly inaccessible steep cliffs.
Morning flights provide the best lighting for photography on this side as the sun illuminates the mountains and sea from the east. The Dead Sea appears approximately 25-30 minutes after departure. As you descend into Sana'a, the terraced agriculture on the western slopes is a world-class geographic feature.
Jordanian Plateau
View the sprawling white-stone urban landscape of Amman and the surrounding arid hills early in the flight.
An Nafud Desert
Cross the massive northern sand sea of Saudi Arabia, characterized by its distinct reddish dunes and wind-sculpted patterns.
Central Najd Region
Observe the vast, flat interior of the Arabian Peninsula with occasional deep wadi systems and desert settlements.
Empty Quarter Fringes
Glimpse the northern edge of the Rub' al Khali, where vast sand seas begin to dominate the entire horizon.
Eastern Highland Approach
The approach to Sana'a from the east reveals dramatic limestone cliffs and high-altitude plateaus unique to the region.
The left side is preferable for afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the setting sun over the Red Sea. Keep an eye out for the geometric patterns of center-pivot irrigation circles in the Saudi desert about halfway through the journey.
Distance: 2,220 km (1,379 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 58 min
Departure: BEY (33.820899963378906, 35.488399505615234)
Arrival: SAH (15.476300239562988, 44.21969985961914)
Route Type: International
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