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JED → AZD
Which side of the plane to sit from King Abdulaziz International Airport (Jeddah) to Shahid Sadooghi Airport (Yazd)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the Arabian Peninsula's urban centers and the most dramatic perspectives of the Zagros Mountain folds before descending into the high plateau of Yazd.
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Makkah Horizon
A distant glimpse of the iconic Abraj Al Bait towers shortly after departure from Jeddah.
Riyadh Panorama
A clear view of the Kingdom Centre and Al Faisaliyah Center while crossing central Saudi Arabia.
Gulf Oil Fields
Vibrant colors of the Persian Gulf dotted with offshore rigs and cargo tankers.
Zagros Folds
Spectacular geological formations showing the intense tectonic folding of the Earth's crust.
Central Plateau
The arid beauty of the Iranian high desert as the plane approaches the historic city of Yazd.
Sit on the right for the best sunset views on evening flights. During the final descent into Yazd, look closely for the ancient Qanat irrigation systems and traditional wind towers (Badgirs) visible on the city outskirts.
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Red Sea Shoreline
The turquoise waters of the Red Sea contrasting with Jeddah's white architecture during the initial climb.
An Nafud Sands
Expansive views of the northern Saudi desert's characteristic red dunes and arid wilderness.
Kuwait Coastline
A view of the northern Persian Gulf coast and the distant urban sprawl of Kuwait City.
North Zagros
Jagged peaks and deep valleys as the flight enters Iranian airspace from the southwest.
Choose the left side for better lighting during morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. Keep an eye out for the Shatt al-Arab waterway where the Tigris and Euphrates meet near the Gulf.
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Get eSIMs for IranDistance: 1,879 km (1,168 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 30 min
Departure: JED (21.6796, 39.156502)
Arrival: AZD (31.904899597199996, 54.2765007019)
Route Type: International
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