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JED → SAH
Which side of the plane to sit from King Abdulaziz International Airport (Jeddah) to Sana'a International Airport (Sanaa)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is superior for this route as it tracks along the dramatic Sarawat mountain range. Passengers can witness the shift from arid desert to the fertile, terraced highlands of Southwest Arabia and Northern Yemen, providing a much more varied and culturally significant landscape than the maritime views to the right.
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Holy City of Makkah
Shortly after takeoff, catch distant views of the Abraj Al-Bait Clock Tower and the sprawling holy city.
Sarawat Mountains
The rugged peaks of the Hejaz and Asir regions provide a continuous backdrop of dramatic ridges.
Asir Greenery
As you pass Abha, the landscape turns surprisingly green with high-altitude juniper forests and national parks.
Yemeni Highlands
Incredible ancient terraced farming on steep mountainsides as you enter Yemeni airspace.
Sana'a Basin
The final approach offers views of traditional 'gingerbread' stone architecture and high-altitude valleys.
Request a window seat forward of the wing for unobstructed views of the Sarawat Mountains. Morning departures are ideal as the sun illuminates the eastern slopes, highlighting the green terraces of the Asir region. As you cross the border, look for mountain villages perched on high ridges.
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Red Sea Coastline
View the stark contrast between the deep blue water and the white sands of the Arabian coast.
Farasan Islands
Look for this large archipelago known for its coral reefs and turquoise shallow waters near the border.
Tihamah Plain
The vast, hot coastal strip that separates the Red Sea from the Yemeni mountain interior.
Maritime Traffic
Spot large cargo vessels and tankers moving toward the Bab-el-Mandeb strait.
Harra of Arhab
Ancient volcanic fields and cinder cones visible on the outskirts of the Sana'a region.
The right side is best during late afternoon flights to catch the sunset over the Red Sea. Keep an eye out for the Farasan Islands shortly before reaching the Yemeni border. The descent provides a clear view of the Tihamah coastal plain's contrast with the rising interior mountains.
Book Hotels in SanaaDistance: 872 km (542 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 27 min
Departure: JED (21.6796, 39.156502)
Arrival: SAH (15.476300239562988, 44.21969985961914)
Route Type: International
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