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JED → URY
Which side of the plane to sit from King Abdulaziz International Airport (Jeddah) to Gurayat Domestic Airport (Guriat)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior combination of the Red Sea's turquoise coastline, the extraordinary black volcanic fields of Harrat Khaybar, and the rugged mountains of the northern frontier.
Red Sea Coastline
Stunning views of the turquoise waters and coral reef systems during the initial climb from Jeddah.
Harrat Khaybar
Incredible expanse of black basaltic lava fields and perfectly circular volcanic craters visible mid-flight.
Tabuk Highlands
The dramatic sandstone and granite mountains of the northwest, which occasionally see snow in winter.
Coastal Tihamah
The flat, arid coastal plains that create a sharp contrast between the sea and the rising mountains.
Book the left side for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the eastern sun. Keep your camera ready about 25-35 minutes into the flight for the volcanic fields; the contrast between the black lava and the desert sand is exceptional for photography.
Jeddah Skyline
A panoramic view of the 'Bride of the Red Sea' including the King Fahd Fountain during takeoff.
Sarawat Mountains
The massive mountain escarpment that runs parallel to the flight path, separating the coast from the plateau.
Al-Ula Formations
Distant but visible sandstone massifs and canyons typical of the ancient Hegra and Al-Ula region.
Great Nafud Desert
The edge of the vast red-sand desert that dominates the northern interior of the Arabian Peninsula.
The right side is ideal for afternoon or sunset flights when the low sun casts long shadows over the desert dunes and mountain ridges. If you are flying at night, look out for the concentrated glow of the holy city of Madinah in the distance to the east.
Distance: 1,098 km (682 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 28 min
Departure: JED (21.6796, 39.156502)
Arrival: URY (31.412413, 37.278898)
Route Type: Domestic
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