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DMM → JED
Which side of the plane to sit from King Fahd International Airport (Dammam) to King Abdulaziz International Airport (Jeddah)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic transition from the central desert sands to the rugged Hejaz mountain range and the Red Sea coastline upon arrival into Jeddah.
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Ad-Dahna Dunes
The striking 'river of sand' featuring longitudinal red dunes that connect the Great Nafud and Rub' al Khali.
Riyadh Skyline
On clear days, the sprawling capital and its iconic skyscrapers like Kingdom Centre are visible in the distance to the north.
Hejaz Mountains
The dramatic, dark volcanic peaks and craggy ridges that signal the approach to the Tihamah coastal plain.
Red Sea Coastline
Panoramic views of the Jeddah Corniche and the coral-rich waters of the Red Sea during the final descent into JED.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights as it avoids the harsh southern sun glare. For the most scenic arrival, watch for the shift from sand to dark rock mountains about 20 minutes before landing. Window seats forward of the wing are best to capture the scale of the Jeddah waterfront.
Book Hotels in JeddahDammam Waterfront
A clear view of the Eastern Province coastline and the turquoise waters of the Arabian Gulf immediately after takeoff.
Najd Plateau
The vast, rocky expanse of the central Arabian interior, showing unique geological erosion patterns.
Tuwaiq Escarpment
The southern section of the massive limestone cliff that stretches hundreds of kilometers across the peninsula.
Choose the left side for morning flights (before 10:00 AM) to have the sun behind you, which enhances the colors of the desert floor. It is particularly good for seeing the industrial scale of the eastern oil fields shortly after departure.
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Get eSIMs for Saudi ArabiaDistance: 1,204 km (748 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 36 min
Departure: DMM (26.471200942993164, 49.79790115356445)
Arrival: JED (21.6796, 39.156502)
Route Type: Domestic
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