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LHR → JED
Which side of the plane to sit from London Heathrow Airport (London) to King Abdulaziz International Airport (Jeddah)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is superior for iconic landmarks, featuring the highest peaks of the Alps and the stunning contrast of the Nile River against the Sahara Desert.
Mont Blanc
A spectacular view of the highest mountain in Western Europe and surrounding glaciers.
Italian Peninsula
Aerial perspectives of the Tyrrhenian coast and potentially the city of Rome.
The Nile River
The striking green vegetation of the Nile valley cutting through the arid desert landscape.
Cairo & Pyramids
On clear days, the sprawl of Cairo and the Giza plateau are visible to the west.
Red Sea Shipping
Dozens of cargo ships lining up for the Suez Canal and the deep blue of the Red Sea.
For the best experience, book a window seat on the right for a daytime flight to see the Nile. Use a flight tracker to time your look for the Pyramids approximately 4.5 hours into the journey.
London Landmarks
Views of the Thames and Central London shortly after takeoff from Heathrow.
Eastern Alps
The snow-capped peaks of the Austrian and Italian Alps stretch across the horizon.
Adriatic Coast
The turquoise waters and thousands of islands along the Croatian coastline.
Sinai Peninsula
Dramatic, rugged mountain ranges and the Red Sea coastline as you enter Saudi airspace.
Jeddah Fountain
The King Fahd Fountain, the world's tallest, often visible on the final approach.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct glare while seeing the Sinai Peninsula. It is also the better side for viewing the illuminated Jeddah corniche during night arrivals.
Distance: 4,748 km (2,950 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs 35 min
Departure: LHR (51.4706, -0.461941)
Arrival: JED (21.6796, 39.156502)
Route Type: International
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