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JIB → TAI
Which side of the plane to sit from Djibouti-Ambouli Airport (Djibouti) to Ta'izz International Airport (Taiz)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the strategic Bab-el-Mandeb strait and a dramatic approach toward the massive Jabal Sabir mountain that looms over Ta'izz.
Djibouti City Skyline
Excellent views of the capital city, the Port of Djibouti, and the modern Doraleh Multi-Purpose Port.
Bab-el-Mandeb Strait
A clear view of the 'Gate of Tears,' one of the world's most important and narrowest maritime chokepoints.
Ras al-Ara Coastline
View the southern tip of the Arabian Peninsula where the desert sands meet the emerald waters of the Gulf.
Jabal Sabir
The spectacular 3,000-meter high mountain that towers over the city of Ta'izz, providing a dramatic backdrop for the landing.
Sit on the right side for the most iconic views of the African-Arabian divide. During the final approach into Ta'izz, the mountain scenery is stunning, but be aware that dust and heat haze can obscure the view during the peak summer months (June-August).
Gulf of Tadjoura
Deep blue waters and the rugged northern coastline of Djibouti visible shortly after takeoff.
Perim Island
A strategic volcanic island, also known as Mayyun, which sits at the heart of the Bab-el-Mandeb strait.
Port of Mocha
The historic Yemeni port city of Al Mukha, famous for being the primary marketplace for the coffee trade for centuries.
Tihama Coastal Plain
The flat, arid strip of land along the Red Sea that gives way to the rising Yemeni highlands.
The left side provides a great perspective of the shipping lanes where the Red Sea meets the Gulf of Aden. Afternoon flights are recommended for this side to have the sun behind the aircraft, illuminating the Yemeni coastline clearly.
Distance: 260 km (162 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 26 min
Departure: JIB (11.547300338745115, 43.15950012207031)
Arrival: TAI (13.6859998703, 44.1390991211)
Route Type: International
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