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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 right side offers an unparalleled opportunity to see the Holy City of Makkah shortly after takeoff, followed by the vast dunes of the Empty Quarter and the dramatic Omani mountain ranges.
The left side provides a superior view of the Red Sea's turquoise coastline during departure and the most direct perspective of the unique volcanic landscapes and the Aja mountain range upon arrival.
The right side offers a superior view of the unique volcanic fields of the Arabian Shield and the vast scale of Wadi Al-Rummah.
The Right Side offers unparalleled views of the vast Arabian desert, including the undulating dunes of the Empty Quarter and the dramatic Hejaz mountain range shortly after takeoff from Jeddah.
The right side provides a dramatic perspective of the Sarawat Mountains' ascent from the Red Sea and the distinctive circular irrigation patterns of the Wadi Al Dawasir basin upon approach.
The right side provides a superior perspective of the jagged Red Sea Hills and the intricate geological patterns of the Sahara Desert, alongside a better view of the Lake Chad basin.
The right side offers a superior view of Saudi Arabia's unique volcanic fields (Harrat) and a spectacular sighting of Mount Damavand, the highest peak in Iran, during the final descent into the Caspian region.
The left side offers a superior view of the Persian Gulf coastline, including a full panorama of Kuwait City and the unique wetlands where the Tigris and Euphrates meet.
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the dramatic desert landscapes of the Arabian Peninsula and the lush mountainous terrain of Sri Lanka's interior upon approach.
The left side provides a superior viewing experience for the transit over the Arabian Peninsula and the dramatic approach over the Sundarbans mangrove forests and the Ganges-Brahmaputra Delta.
The left side is generally preferred for this eastbound journey as it faces north, away from the direct southern sun, providing better lighting for photography of the Arabian deserts and the northern Indian landscape. It also offers potential views of the UAE coastline and the sprawling city of Chennai upon approach.
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.