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DAC → JED
Which side of the plane to sit from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (Dhaka) to King Abdulaziz International Airport (Jeddah)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a more diverse visual experience, featuring the massive Ganges delta, the Arabian Sea coast, and the dramatic mountain descent into Jeddah.
Ganges-Brahmaputra Delta
Observe the intricate network of rivers and lush greenery of the world's largest delta immediately after takeoff from Dhaka.
Mumbai Coastline
Depending on the specific airway, catch glimpses of Mumbai's dense urban skyline meeting the Arabian Sea.
Empty Quarter (Rub' al Khali)
Fly over the southern fringes of the world's largest contiguous sand desert, featuring towering orange dunes and salt flats.
Sarawat Mountains
Witness the dramatic, jagged peaks that rise sharply from the desert floor as the plane begins its descent toward the coast.
Red Sea Approach
View the deep blue waters and cargo ships lining up for the Port of Jeddah during the final approach phase.
Evening flights on the left side provide spectacular sunsets over the Red Sea as you descend into Jeddah. During the mid-flight over the Arabian Peninsula, the low sun highlights the shadows of the massive Rub' al Khali dunes. Keep your camera ready for the transition from the arid desert to the jagged coastal mountains.
Indo-Gangetic Plain
A vast expanse of fertile farmland crisscrossed by river systems across the northern Indian subcontinent.
Thar Desert
The golden sands and arid landscapes of Rajasthan provide a stark contrast to the tropical greenery of Bengal.
Gulf of Oman Coast
Distant views of the rugged, lunar-like cliffs and turquoise waters along the northern edge of the Arabian Peninsula.
Harrat Rahat
Massive black volcanic lava fields visible in central Saudi Arabia, creating a striking Martian-like landscape.
Ad-Dahna Desert
A distinctive narrow 'river' of red sand dunes that connects the northern and southern desert regions of Saudi Arabia.
The right side is best for morning flights to keep the sun behind you. It offers a unique look at the black volcanic Harrats of central Saudi Arabia which stand out against the desert floor. During the first half of the flight, you can see the dense agricultural patterns of the Indian subcontinent before entering the Thar Desert.
Distance: 5,231 km (3,250 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 6 hrs 9 min
Departure: DAC (23.843347, 90.397783)
Arrival: JED (21.6796, 39.156502)
Route Type: International
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