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CMB → DMM
Which side of the plane to sit from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (Colombo) to King Fahd International Airport (Dammam)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is generally superior for this route, providing a more dramatic entry into the Arabian Peninsula with views of the Hajar Mountains and the turquoise coastline of the Persian Gulf.
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Negombo Lagoon
Aerial view of the sprawling coastal lagoon and fishing nets immediately after departing Colombo.
Laccadive Sea Coast
The transition from the lush greenery of Sri Lanka to the deep blue of the Indian Ocean.
Hajar Mountains
The rugged, jagged peaks of the mountain range spanning Oman and the UAE as you cross into the peninsula.
Al Ain Oasis
A glimpse of the 'Garden City' with its distinctive green patches surrounded by vast desert sands.
King Abdulaziz Port
The massive scale of one of the Gulf's largest seaports becomes visible during the final descent into Dammam.
For the best experience, opt for a morning flight to have the sun behind you while viewing the Arabian coastline. Keep an eye out for the distinctive turquoise color of the Persian Gulf as the plane descends; the contrast with the desert is sharpest on the left.
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A panoramic view of the Lotus Tower and the Port City development as the aircraft turns toward the Northwest.
Arabian Sea Formations
Unique tropical cloud structures often form over the warm waters between the Indian subcontinent and the Middle East.
Rub' al Khali Edge
The northern fringes of the 'Empty Quarter' showcase rolling orange dunes that seem to stretch infinitely.
Dhahran Oil Fields
Intricate networks of roads and infrastructure belonging to the world's most productive energy hubs.
DMM Airport Approach
The vast, isolated desert setting of King Fahd International Airport, which is the largest airport in the world by land area.
If you are on an evening flight, the right side offers a spectacular view of the sunset over the Arabian Sea. During the final approach, look for the 'red' sands of the Ad-Dahna Desert which are particularly vibrant in the late afternoon sun.
Book Hotels in DammamDistance: 3,835 km (2,383 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 31 min
Departure: CMB (7.180759906768799, 79.88410186767578)
Arrival: DMM (26.471200942993164, 49.79790115356445)
Route Type: International
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