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JED → KAN
Which side of the plane to sit from King Abdulaziz International Airport (Jeddah) to Mallam Aminu International Airport (Kano)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior perspective of the jagged Red Sea Hills and the intricate geological patterns of the Sahara Desert, alongside a better view of the Lake Chad basin.
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Red Sea Hills
Dramatic, rugged mountain ranges along the Sudanese coast that offer incredible textures from high altitude.
Bayuda Desert
Vast expanses of orange sand dunes and black volcanic rocks in northern Sudan.
Lake Chad
The historic and ecologically vital lake, visible on the horizon near the border of Chad and Nigeria.
Hadejia-Nguru Wetlands
Extensive seasonal floodplains that host migratory birds, located northeast of Kano.
Ancient Kano Walls
On clear days, the remnants of the historical city walls can be spotted as the plane aligns for landing.
The right side is ideal for photography as it avoids the harsh southern sun for much of the journey. Look for Lake Chad approximately 45 minutes before landing. Midday flights offer the best lighting to capture the complex shadows and ridges of the Saharan dunes.
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A beautiful view of the Saudi coastline and the Red Sea's turquoise reefs immediately after takeoff.
The Nile River
Depending on the specific airway, the green ribbon of the Nile in Sudan provides a stark contrast to the desert.
Jebel Marra
Visuals of the ancient volcanic massif in the Darfur region of western Sudan.
Sahelian Savanna
The transition from arid desert to the semi-arid grasslands of central Chad and eastern Nigeria.
Kano Urban Core
A panoramic view of the densely populated southern districts of Kano during the final descent.
Choose a morning departure to keep the sun behind the aircraft, enhancing the visibility of the Nile and Jebel Marra. The transition from the desert to the Sahel is most visible during the rainy season (July-September) when the landscape turns remarkably green.
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Get eSIMs for NigeriaDistance: 3,423 km (2,127 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 2 min
Departure: JED (21.6796, 39.156502)
Arrival: KAN (12.0476, 8.52462)
Route Type: International
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