JED → DOH

Holy City of Mecca

Depending on the departure path (SID), the Masjid al-Haram and the Makkah Royal Clock Tower are often visible within the first 10 minutes.

Tuwaiq Escarpment

The dramatic 'Edge of the World' limestone cliffs that cut through the heart of the Najd plateau for hundreds of miles.

Central Riyadh Skyline

Clear views of the Kingdom Centre (the bottle-opener building) and Al Faisaliah Tower in the heart of the capital.

Eastern Oil Fields

Infrastructure of the Ghawar field, the world's largest conventional oil field, marked by industrial grids and flare stacks.

Doha West Bay

A stunning view of the cluster of skyscrapers and the Corniche as the plane lines up for the approach into Hamad International.

Harrat Rahat

One of Saudi Arabia's largest volcanic lava fields, visible shortly after departing Jeddah towards the northeast.

Qassim Circular Farms

Massive center-pivot irrigation circles appearing as green geometric patterns in the middle of the arid desert.

King Abdullah Financial District

The sleek, modern skyscrapers of northern Riyadh, including the landmark PIF Tower, visible during the mid-flight transit.

Ad-Dahna Desert

A narrow strip of high, reddish sand dunes that connects the great northern and southern deserts of the peninsula.

Arabian Gulf Coastline

The turquoise waters and coastal developments of the Qatari peninsula as the aircraft begins its final descent.