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Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a superior mix of rugged mountain ranges in Saudi Arabia, the vastness of the Rub' al Khali, and a grand entrance into the lush Western Ghats of India.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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Red Sea Coastline

Breathtaking views of the turquoise coral reefs and the coastline immediately after departure from Jeddah.

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Hejaz Mountains

Dark volcanic peaks and dramatic escarpments that rise sharply from the Tihamah coastal plain.

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Empty Quarter Dunes

Spectacular orange star dunes and sand patterns of the Rub' al Khali desert stretching to the horizon.

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Omani Highlands

The rugged topography of the Dhofar region as the flight transitions from the Arabian Peninsula to the sea.

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Western Ghats

A dense green wall of mountains that marks the flight's entry into the Indian subcontinent.

For overnight flights, the left side provides a spectacular sunrise over the Arabian Sea. During the day, the glare is less intense on this side when traveling east-southeast. Look for the sharp contrast between the arid desert and the verdant hills of Karnataka as you approach Bangalore.

Right Side Highlights
7.2
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Jeddah Skyline

Excellent views of the city, the King Fahd Fountain, and the expanding urban landscape during climb-out.

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Southern Rub' al Khali

The remote southern reaches of the great desert, showing vast uninhabited wilderness.

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Arabian Sea Traffic

Occasional sightings of large cargo vessels and tankers traversing the busy shipping lanes near the Gulf of Aden.

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Malabar Coast

The white sands and coconut groves of the Indian shoreline as the aircraft makes landfall.

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Deccan Plateau

The agricultural mosaic and rocky outcrops of rural Karnataka during the final descent.

The right side is best for seeing the city of Jeddah if the runway configuration allows for a southern departure. Be aware that the sun will be on this side for most of the daylight flight, which can make it quite warm and bright near the window. Keep an eye out for the Krishna and Kaveri river tributaries during descent.

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Route Information

Distance: 4,185 km (2,600 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 55 min

Departure: JED (21.6796, 39.156502)

Arrival: BLR (13.1979, 77.706299)

Route Type: International

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