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LKO → JED
Which side of the plane to sit from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (Lucknow) to King Abdulaziz International Airport (Jeddah)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a more diverse range of geological landmarks, including the stark Makran coastal cliffs of Pakistan and the urban skylines of the UAE, followed by the vast Arabian plateau.
Thar Desert
The arid landscape of Rajasthan provides a golden patchwork of dunes and small settlements early in the flight.
Makran Coastal Range
Witness the dramatic, moon-like geological formations and white clay cliffs along the coast of Balochistan.
UAE Coastline
Depending on the specific airway, you can often spot the northern Emirates and the Musandam Peninsula's fjords.
Ad-Dahna Desert
A narrow strip of high-reddish sand terrain that connects the northern and southern desert regions of Saudi Arabia.
Red Sea Sunset
On evening flights, this side offers a spectacular view of the sun setting over the Red Sea during the final approach.
The right side is ideal for spotting the coastal geography of Pakistan and the Persian Gulf. If flying during the afternoon, you will avoid direct sunlight for most of the journey, and the sunset view over the Red Sea during the arrival at JED is often breathtaking.
Indus River Delta
View the intricate web of distributaries where the Indus River meets the Arabian Sea south of Karachi.
Gulf of Oman
Watch the busy shipping lanes and deep blue waters as you cross from South Asia toward the Arabian Peninsula.
The Empty Quarter
The southern horizon displays the massive, rolling orange sand dunes of the Rub' al Khali, the world's largest sand desert.
Hejaz Mountains
The rugged, dark volcanic peaks of western Saudi Arabia rise up as the aircraft begins its descent into Jeddah.
Sit on the left for better views of the vast desert interior and the deep blue of the Arabian Sea. Early morning flights provide excellent lighting for the Rub' al Khali's dune shadows, while mid-day flights may suffer from sun glare as the sun is to the south.
Distance: 4,251 km (2,641 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs
Departure: LKO (26.7605991364, 80.8892974854)
Arrival: JED (21.6796, 39.156502)
Route Type: International
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