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HOD → SAH
Which side of the plane to sit from Hodeidah International Airport (Hodeidah) to Sana'a International Airport (Sanaa)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers spectacular views of the highest peaks in the Arabian Peninsula and the most dramatic agricultural terracing as the flight climbs from the Red Sea coast into the Sarawat Mountains.
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Jabal An-Nabi Shu'ayb
View of the highest peak in the Arabian Peninsula, standing at 3,666 meters above sea level.
Manakhah Terraces
Famous ancient agricultural terraces carved into the mountainsides, reflecting incredible engineering.
Volcanic Cones
Inland volcanic fields and dark basaltic rocks scattered across the highland plateau near Sana'a.
Sana'a Basin
The high-altitude valley where the capital is located, surrounded by defensive mountain ridges.
The right side is premier for seeing the highest peaks. Choose a morning flight to have the sun behind you, illuminating the terraced slopes. Keep your eyes peeled halfway through the flight for the most dense terrace formations near the town of Manakhah.
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Red Sea Coastline
Aerial view of the Hodeidah port and the turquoise waters of the Red Sea during takeoff.
Tihama Plain
The vast, sandy coastal desert that separates the sea from the interior mountain range.
Northern Haraz Mountains
Rugged limestone cliffs and steep valleys forming the northern edge of the mountain pass.
Mountain Hamlets
Tiny, ancient stone villages perched precariously on narrow ridges overlooking the valleys.
Sit on the left if you want to avoid direct sunlight during a mid-day flight. Watch for the dramatic change in terrain as the flat desert suddenly turns into vertical mountain walls within minutes of departure.
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Get eSIMs for YemenDistance: 156 km (97 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 16 min
Departure: HOD (14.753000259399414, 42.97629928588867)
Arrival: SAH (15.476300239562988, 44.21969985961914)
Route Type: Domestic
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