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JED → IFN
Which side of the plane to sit from King Abdulaziz International Airport (Jeddah) to Esfahan Shahid Beheshti International Airport (Esfahan)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for spotting the Holy City of Makkah shortly after takeoff, the sprawling capital of Riyadh, and the most dramatic folded ridges of the Central Zagros Mountains during the descent into Esfahan.
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Makkah Horizon
Visible shortly after departure; look for the distinct silhouette of the Abraj Al-Bait Clock Tower on the horizon.
Riyadh Metropole
A clear view of the Kingdom Centre and the Al Faisaliyah Center as the plane transits the heart of the Arabian Peninsula.
Jubail Industrial City
The massive industrial sprawl and complex port structures along the eastern Saudi coastline.
Central Zagros Range
Spectacular views of the 'folded' mountain structures and high-altitude plateaus approaching Esfahan.
Circular Irrigation
Green geometric patterns of desert agriculture appearing as emerald dots amidst the vast red sands.
The right side is highly recommended for night flights to see the brilliant lights of Riyadh and the industrial hubs of the Gulf. During winter months, this side provides the most spectacular views of snow-capped Iranian peaks. Try to secure a seat behind the wing to capture the scale of the Zagros geological folds.
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Harrat Rahat
One of Saudi Arabia's largest volcanic lava fields, appearing as vast blackened landscapes north of the flight path.
Kuwait City Skyline
Distant views of the Kuwait Towers and the urban coastline as the flight crosses the head of the Persian Gulf.
Shatt al-Arab
The majestic confluence of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers where they meet the Gulf near the Iraq-Iran border.
Northern Zagros
Dramatic limestone ridges and deep valleys characterizing the entry into Iranian airspace.
Choose the left side for better views of the Mesopotamian delta and the northern reaches of the Persian Gulf. For the best clarity of the volcanic fields near Medina, morning flights are recommended before the desert heat causes significant atmospheric distortion.
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Get eSIMs for IranDistance: 1,756 km (1,091 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 20 min
Departure: JED (21.6796, 39.156502)
Arrival: IFN (32.75080108642578, 51.86130142211914)
Route Type: International
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