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JED → BEN
Which side of the plane to sit from King Abdulaziz International Airport (Jeddah) to Benina International Airport (Benghazi)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular vantage point for the transition between the Red Sea and the Mediterranean, including the lush Nile Delta and the North African coastline.
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Saudi Archipelago
Small coral islands and turquoise shallows near the coast of the Hejaz region.
Sinai Peninsula
The jagged granite peaks of Southern Sinai, including views near St. Catherine's.
Nile Delta
The massive, fertile green fan of the Delta where the Nile meets the Mediterranean Sea.
Alexandria Coastline
Distances views of Egypt's historic port city and the bright blue Mediterranean waters.
Libyan Coastal Towns
The historic port of Tobruk and the unique geography of the Gulf of Bomba on approach.
The right side is superior for coastal scenery. Aim for a morning flight to have the sun behind the plane, which illuminates the Mediterranean turquoise and the green Nile Delta perfectly. On clear days, you can see the distinct line where the desert meets the sea for hundreds of miles.
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Red Sea Expanse
Expansive views of the deep blue Red Sea shortly after departing from the Saudi coast.
Egyptian Eastern Desert
Arid and rugged mountain landscapes of Egypt's Eastern Desert stretching toward the horizon.
The Nile Ribbon
A view of the Nile River cutting through the desert as a narrow, vibrant green strip of life.
Great Sand Sea
Rolling golden dunes of the Sahara Desert visible during the middle leg of the flight.
Qattara Depression
Aerial perspective of one of the world's largest sinkholes and salt pans in the Egyptian desert.
Sit on the left side to observe the raw geometry of the Sahara. For afternoon flights, the sun will be on this side, so keep window shades partially closed until the sun is higher to avoid glare. This side is ideal for spotting the stark contrast of the Nile Valley.
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Get eSIMs for LibyaDistance: 2,197 km (1,365 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 56 min
Departure: JED (21.6796, 39.156502)
Arrival: BEN (32.096801757799994, 20.2695007324)
Route Type: International
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