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JED → DAC
Which side of the plane to sit from King Abdulaziz International Airport (Jeddah) to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (Dhaka)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side (Port) is generally superior for this eastbound route as it avoids the harsh southern sun glare during the day. It offers the best views of the Riyadh skyline and the complex river systems of the Ganges-Brahmaputra delta during the descent into Dhaka.
Riyadh Cityscape
A clear view of the Saudi capital's grid layout and iconic skyscrapers like the Kingdom Centre during the first half of the flight.
Persian Gulf Coast
As the flight leaves the peninsula, the coastline of the Eastern Province and the turquoise waters of the Gulf are often visible.
Indo-Gangetic Plain
The lush, green agricultural heartland of North India provides a stark contrast to the Arabian desert landscapes.
Ganges Meanders
Intricate river loops and oxbow lakes of the Ganges river system as you approach the Bangladesh border.
North Dhaka Urbanism
Dense residential areas and the rapidly developing outskirts of northern Dhaka during the final approach.
Opt for the left side on daytime flights to avoid direct sunlight and heat from the windows. For night flights, this side provides better views of the illuminated urban clusters of Riyadh and northern Indian cities like Varanasi or Lucknow. Keep a close watch roughly 45 minutes before landing for the transition from the Indian plains to the river-rich landscape of Bangladesh.
Hejaz Mountains
Stunning views of the rugged, dark volcanic peaks and valleys immediately after departing Jeddah.
Rub' al Khali Edge
The northern fringes of the 'Empty Quarter' showcase vast, rolling orange sand dunes in the Saudi interior.
Western Ghats
Dramatic escarpments and mountain ridges as the aircraft crosses the Indian coastline near Mumbai or Goa.
The Sundarbans
If the flight path takes a southerly approach, you can see the world's largest mangrove forest delta at the mouth of the Bay of Bengal.
Bay of Bengal Coastal Strips
The transition from the deep blue ocean to the silt-rich, brownish-green coastal waters near the Bangladeshi shore.
The right side is excellent for seeing the Sundarbans if the flight approaches Dhaka from the southwest. However, be aware that during the day, the sun will be on this side for most of the journey, which can make the cabin hot and the view washed out. Use a polarizing filter for photos to cut through the atmospheric haze typical over the Indian subcontinent.
Distance: 5,231 km (3,250 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 6 hrs 9 min
Departure: JED (21.6796, 39.156502)
Arrival: DAC (23.843347, 90.397783)
Route Type: International
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