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ISB → MED
Which side of the plane to sit from New Islamabad International Airport (Islamabad) to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (Madinah)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the rugged Sulaiman Mountains after takeoff and the unique black volcanic lava fields surrounding Madinah upon descent.
Sulaiman Range
Dramatic views of the jagged mountain ridges forming the boundary between the Indus plain and the Iranian Plateau.
Makran Coastline
Where the white cliffs of the Pakistani coast meet the turquoise waters of the Arabian Sea.
Harrat Rahat
Ancient, stark black volcanic lava fields that provide a stunning contrast to the surrounding desert sand near Madinah.
Madinah Outskirts
Aerial views of the expanding urban sprawl and traditional architecture as the aircraft aligns with the runway.
Sit on the right for the best chance to see the volcanic 'Harrats' which are a unique geological feature of the region. On a clear night, the city lights of Madinah are spectacular from this side during the final turn.
Indus River Basin
Witness the intricate meandering patterns and silver ribbons of the Indus River as it flows through the Sindh plains.
Rub' al Khali
Behold the mesmerizing, endless orange sand dunes of the Empty Quarter, the world's largest contiguous sand desert.
Hijaz Mountains
Rugged, dark mountain peaks that signal the approach into the historic Hejaz region of Saudi Arabia.
Choose this side for a morning flight to keep the sun behind you, providing better visibility and saturation of the desert colors. Watch for the distinct green patches of agricultural circles in the Saudi desert.
Distance: 3,357 km (2,086 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 57 min
Departure: ISB (33.560713, 72.851613)
Arrival: MED (24.5534, 39.705101)
Route Type: International
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