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Our Recommendation
8.2

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a superior view of the Persian Gulf coastline, including a full panorama of Kuwait City and the unique wetlands where the Tigris and Euphrates meet.

Left Side Highlights
8.2
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Red Sea Coastline

Dramatic views of the turquoise coral reefs and the northern expansion of Jeddah during the initial climb.

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Kuwait City Skyline

Clear visibility of the iconic Kuwait Towers and the dense urban landscape along the curve of the bay.

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Bubiyan Island

The largest island in the Kuwaiti coastal archipelago, featuring intricate tidal channels and salt marshes.

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Shatt al-Arab

The majestic confluence of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers forming the border between Iraq and Iran.

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Khuzestan Wetlands

The lush, green agricultural zones and marshlands that contrast sharply with the surrounding arid desert.

Choose a morning flight for the best lighting conditions on the Kuwaiti coastline. The sun will be behind the aircraft, providing high-contrast views of the Shatt al-Arab waterway and the Mesopotamian marshes. Avoid window seats directly over the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the coastal transitions.

Right Side Highlights
7.5
⛰️

Hejaz Mountains

Rugged, dark volcanic peaks and ancient valleys that define the western edge of the Arabian Peninsula.

⭕

Al-Qassim Circles

Massive center-pivot irrigation fields that create bright green geometric patterns in the heart of the desert.

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Northern Oil Fields

The sprawling infrastructure of the Saudi energy sector, visible as a network of pipelines and industrial nodes.

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Upper Persian Gulf

Deep blue waters of the northern Gulf, often dotted with massive tankers and cargo ships awaiting port entry.

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Karun River

The winding, serpentine path of the Karun River as it snakes through the plains toward the city of Ahwaz.

The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. Keep an eye out for the 'green circles' in the Saudi desert, which are particularly vibrant in the winter months. During the final descent into AWZ, the right side provides the best view of the Karun River's many bends.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,436 km (892 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 55 min

Departure: JED (21.6796, 39.156502)

Arrival: AWZ (31.3374004364, 48.7620010376)

Route Type: International

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