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Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side provides a front-row seat to the dramatic Sarawat mountain escarpment and the breathtaking transition from the high-altitude Asir peaks to the Red Sea coastal plains during the descent into Jeddah.

Left Side Highlights
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Sarawat Escarpment

Witness the sharp drop-offs where the mountain range meets the Tihama coastal plain in a series of dramatic cliffs.

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Tihama Foothills

Aerial views of the rugged, lower-altitude hills and wadis that stretch between the mountains and the sea.

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Red Sea Coastline

The turquoise waters of the Red Sea become visible as the aircraft banks for its final approach into Jeddah.

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Jeddah Waterfront

A clear view of the Jeddah Corniche and potentially the King Fahd's Fountain depending on the landing runway.

Choose a window seat on the left side (Seat A) to capture the verticality of the Sarawat range. Afternoon flights are ideal as the sun is positioned behind the plane, illuminating the mountain faces and the coastline with golden light. Keep your camera ready as you pass over the Asir region for high-contrast landscapes.

Right Side Highlights
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Asir Plateaus

Expansive views of the high-altitude desert plateaus and the eastern slopes of the mountain range.

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Mountain Villages

Spot traditional stone architecture and terraced agricultural fields tucked into the high valleys of the southwest.

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Interior Peaks

View the jagged outlines of inland peaks like Jabal Ibrahim and the surrounding granite massifs.

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Makkah Province

As the flight nears Jeddah, you can see the expansive urban development and rocky hills surrounding the holy city of Makkah from a distance.

The right side is perfect for early morning flights, where the sunrise highlights the textures of the desert plateaus. It offers a broader view of the vast inland terrain. Look for the distinct terraced farming patterns which are a unique cultural heritage of this mountainous region.

Top Activities in Jeddah
Route Information

Distance: 713 km (443 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 11 min

Departure: EAM (17.611400604248047, 44.4192008972168)

Arrival: JED (21.6796, 39.156502)

Route Type: Domestic

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