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Our Recommendation
7.8

Left Side of the Plane

The left side is generally preferred for this route as it offers the best chance of seeing the rugged Makran coastline of Pakistan and the distant silhouette of the Himalayas upon entering Indian airspace.

Left Side Highlights
7.8
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Jeddah Corniche

View the Red Sea coastline and the sprawling urban layout of Jeddah during the initial ascent.

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Ad-Dahna Desert

Observe the distinctive reddish sand dunes of the central Saudi Arabian plateau.

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Strait of Hormuz

The northern path often provides a glimpse of the strategic waterway separating the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.

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Makran Coastal Mountains

Stunning lunar-like rock formations and desert cliffs meeting the sea along the coast of Iran and Pakistan.

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Distant Himalayas

On exceptionally clear days, the northern horizon reveals the faint white peaks of the Great Himalayas as you cross into India.

Opt for a daytime flight to capture the desert textures. Sit in front of the wing for an unobstructed view of the Makran range. If flying during the summer monsoon, expect heavy cloud cover over India, making the first half of the trip over Saudi Arabia more scenic.

Right Side Highlights
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Mecca Surroundings

While flights avoid the direct center, the southern side offers views of the rugged Hijaz mountains that cradle the holy city.

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Rub' al Khali Fringes

The northern edge of the Empty Quarter displays vast, rolling sand dunes extending toward the southern horizon.

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Karachi Skyline

The massive urban footprint and industrial ports of Karachi are visible as the flight transitions from sea to land.

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Thar Desert

Witness the golden sand sea of Rajasthan, punctuated by small settlements and seasonal riverbeds.

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Indo-Gangetic Plain

The desert gives way to a lush, green patchwork of agricultural fields as you approach Lucknow.

Look out shortly after takeoff for the mountainous terrain of western Arabia. The right side is particularly good for night flights, as it often aligns with the brightly lit coastal cities of Pakistan and the dense urban clusters of northern India.

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Route Information

Distance: 4,251 km (2,641 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs

Departure: JED (21.6796, 39.156502)

Arrival: LKO (26.7605991364, 80.8892974854)

Route Type: International

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