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JED → MAD
Which side of the plane to sit from King Abdulaziz International Airport (Jeddah) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (Madrid)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the Nile Delta's lush greenery against the desert, the historic city of Alexandria, and the stunning Balearic Islands before reaching the Spanish mainland.
Nile Delta & Cairo
A striking contrast where the green fertile lands of the Nile meet the arid desert, with Cairo visible to the south.
Alexandria
The historic Egyptian port city and its distinctive curved coastline along the Mediterranean.
Balearic Islands
Spectacular views of Mallorca and Ibiza as the aircraft traverses the Western Mediterranean toward Spain.
Costa Blanca
The white sandy beaches and turquoise waters of the Spanish coast near Alicante and Valencia.
Sistema Ibérico
The rugged mountain terrain of central Spain as the flight descends toward the Meseta plateau.
Sit on the right for the iconic 'Green Nile' view. For evening flights, you may catch a beautiful sunset over the Mediterranean. During winter, look for snow-capped peaks in the Spanish interior during the final 30 minutes of flight.
Red Sea Crossing
Aerial perspective of the deep blue waters separating the Arabian Peninsula from the African continent shortly after takeoff.
Sahara Desert Expanses
Vast, undulating sand dunes and rocky plateaus across Libya and Algeria, showcasing the scale of the world's largest hot desert.
Tunisian Coastline
Clear views of the Gulf of Gabès and the scenic Mediterranean shoreline of North Africa.
Atlas Mountains
The northern ridges of the Algerian Atlas range visible as the flight path parallels the African coast.
Southern Madrid
Urban sprawl and industrial areas of the southern Madrid metropolitan area during the final approach phase.
Choose this side for the best sun protection during a morning flight, as the sun will be on the right. It is excellent for observing the stark transition from the Mediterranean sea to the Saharan sands.
Distance: 4,516 km (2,806 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs 19 min
Departure: JED (21.6796, 39.156502)
Arrival: MAD (40.471926, -3.56264)
Route Type: International
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