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HBE → JED
Which side of the plane to sit from Borg El Arab International Airport (Alexandria) to King Abdulaziz International Airport (Jeddah)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior visual experience, featuring the vast Eastern Desert of Egypt followed by an extended flight path along the turquoise Red Sea coastline and a scenic approach into Jeddah.
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Eastern Desert
Stark and beautiful desert landscapes featuring jagged rock formations and ancient dried riverbeds.
Red Sea Coral Reefs
Vibrant turquoise lagoons and intricate coral reef systems along the Egyptian and Saudi coastlines.
Port of Yanbu
A bird's-eye view of the massive industrial shipping lanes and the modern coastal city of Yanbu.
Jeddah Corniche
Stunning views of the King Fahd Fountain and the modern skyline during the final descent into JED.
The right side is unbeatable for afternoon flights, offering spectacular sunset views over the Red Sea. During the landing phase at JED, this side usually provides the best view of the Jeddah waterfront. Polarizing sunglasses will help you see the coral reef details through the water more clearly.
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Nile Delta
Aerial view of the lush green agricultural heartland of Egypt immediately after takeoff from Alexandria.
Sinai Peninsula
Rugged, reddish-brown mountain ranges and the deep blue waters of the Gulf of Suez visible in the distance.
Hejaz Mountains
The dramatic granite peaks and deep wadis of the Arabian Peninsula as the aircraft crosses into Saudi airspace.
Harrat Rahat
Distal views of the vast volcanic fields with ancient lava flows located east of the flight path.
Sit on the left for morning flights to see the Sinai mountains illuminated by the rising sun. Keep an eye out early in the flight for the Suez Canal's southern mouth near the city of Suez. In the winter months, the visibility over the Sinai peaks is often crystal clear.
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Get eSIMs for Saudi ArabiaDistance: 1,393 km (866 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 51 min
Departure: HBE (30.91769981384277, 29.696399688720703)
Arrival: JED (21.6796, 39.156502)
Route Type: International
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