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Tip: Sit on the right side for takeoff.
Passengers on the right side will enjoy sweeping views of the Red Sea coastline and the modern waterfront developments as the aircraft climbs.
Passengers on the right side will enjoy sweeping views of the Red Sea coastline and the modern waterfront developments as the aircraft climbs.
The left side offers a strategic vantage point for the most iconic landmarks, including the Hejaz mountain range after takeoff, distant views of Riyadh, and the world-famous Dubai skyline and artificial islands during the descent into DWC.
The left side offers a more dramatic geographic variety, featuring the rugged Zagros Mountains of Iran and the majestic snow-capped peaks of the Hindu Kush and Karakoram ranges during the approach into Pakistan.
The left side offers the most iconic view of the 'Mogran'—the confluence of the Blue and White Niles—during the descent into Khartoum, as well as a great look at the Jeddah Corniche during takeoff.
The left side offers a more diverse landscape, featuring the transition from the Red Sea coast to the dramatic sedimentary folds of the Zagros Mountains and potential views of the northern Persian Gulf shoreline.
The right side offers a superior perspective of the Red Sea's coral systems upon departure and provides a better chance to see the iconic, albeit shrinking, Lake Chad during the final descent into N'Djamena.
The right side provides a superior perspective of the rugged Iranian coastline, the crossing of the Arabian Sea, and most importantly, the majestic distant peaks of the Himalayan and Pir Panjal ranges upon the approach to Sialkot.
The right side offers a superior view of the Holy City of Makkah shortly after takeoff and provides a dramatic perspective of the Al Hajar mountain range during the descent into Sharjah.
The left side offers superior views of the dramatic Zagros Mountain folds during the descent into Shiraz and a better chance of seeing the Riyadh skyline mid-flight.
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the dramatic transition from the arid Arabian desert to the snow-capped northern Zagros Mountains. It also offers the best views of the Mesopotamian marshes and the northern Iranian highlands during the descent into Tehran.
While both sides provide a spectacular crossing of the Zagros Mountains, the left side is the clear winner for its unmatched view of the iconic Lake Urmia during the final approach into Tabriz.
The left side offers a superior mix of rugged mountain ranges in Saudi Arabia, the vastness of the Rub' al Khali, and a grand entrance into the lush Western Ghats of India.
The right side provides a superior vantage point for the dramatic Hejaz mountain range and the unique volcanic craters of Harrat Rahat as you descend into Madinah.