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Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side provides a superior vantage point for the initial Mediterranean departure, the greenery of the Bekaa Valley, and the iconic coastal skylines of the Persian Gulf during the descent.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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Beirut Coastline

Panoramic views of the Mediterranean shoreline and Beirut's urban sprawl immediately after takeoff.

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Mount Lebanon Range

The rugged, often snow-capped peaks of the Lebanese mountains and the wide Bekaa Valley below.

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Syrian Badia

The stark transition from the coastal mountains to the vast, arid plains of the Syrian desert.

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Euphrates River

The winding blue vein of the Euphrates river as it carves through the desert landscape of Mesopotamia.

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Kuwait City

Aerial views of the Kuwaiti capital and the shimmering waters of the northern Persian Gulf.

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UAE Skyscrapers

Breathtaking views of the Burj Khalifa and the massive skyline of Dubai and Sharjah during the final approach.

Opt for the left side on evening flights to witness the sun setting over the Mediterranean. During the final 20 minutes of the flight, this side offers the most dramatic views of the UAE's coastal development and skyscrapers as the plane aligns for SHJ.

Right Side Highlights
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Dead Sea

A distant view of the deep blue, salt-heavy waters of the lowest point on Earth.

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Amman Skyline

The hilly urban landscape of Jordan's capital visible shortly after crossing the Syrian border.

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An Nafud Desert

The deep orange and red crescent-shaped sand dunes of northern Saudi Arabia.

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Desert Agriculture

Distinctive circular green irrigation patterns that create geometric art on the desert floor.

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Empty Quarter

The vast, desolate beauty of the northern stretches of the Rub' al Khali desert.

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Hajar Mountains

The dark, jagged peaks of the Hajar range that signal the entry into the United Arab Emirates.

The right side is ideal for daytime travelers who want to see the intricate geological patterns of the Arabian Peninsula. To avoid the harsh midday sun glare while viewing the Saudi desert, try to book a flight that traverses this area in the late afternoon.

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Route Information

Distance: 2,150 km (1,336 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 52 min

Departure: BEY (33.820899963378906, 35.488399505615234)

Arrival: SHJ (25.32859992980957, 55.5172004699707)

Route Type: International

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