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MAN → JED
Which side of the plane to sit from Manchester Airport (Manchester) to King Abdulaziz International Airport (Jeddah)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the Nile Delta, the sprawling city of Cairo, and the crystalline waters of the Red Sea coastline as you approach Saudi Arabia.
Paris & Central France
Potential views of the City of Lights or the rolling agricultural heartland of France.
Mont Blanc & Western Alps
Breathtaking views of Europe's highest peaks and glacial valleys near the French-Swiss border.
Mediterranean Islands
Glances of the rugged, mountainous coastlines of Corsica or Sardinia depending on the air traffic control route.
Nile Delta
The lush green fan of the Nile River creates a stark, incredible contrast with the surrounding Sahara Desert.
Cairo & The Nile
On clear days, the vast expanse of Cairo and the winding path of the Nile River are clearly visible.
Red Sea Reefs
Beautiful views of coral reef structures along the Egyptian and Saudi coasts during the final descent.
The Nile Delta and Cairo are the primary highlights; ensure you are alert approximately 5.5 hours after takeoff. For the best lighting on the Red Sea reefs, an early afternoon arrival into Jeddah is ideal. Choose a seat forward or aft of the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the Egyptian coastline.
Eastern Alps
Views of the snow-capped peaks across Switzerland and Austria depending on the specific flight corridor.
Adriatic Coastline
The beautiful deep blue waters of the Italian eastern seaboard and the Balkan coast.
Sinai Peninsula
Dramatic, rugged mountain terrain as you transition from the Mediterranean into the Middle East.
Gulf of Aqaba
Deep blue waters and coastal reefs separating the Sinai from the Saudi Arabian mainland.
About 4 to 5 hours into the flight, keep your eyes open for the Sinai Peninsula. The contrast between red granite mountains and turquoise water is best captured during midday flights. For night flights, look for the dense grid of lights from Amman and Tabuk.
Distance: 4,957 km (3,080 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs 50 min
Departure: MAN (53.35369873046875, -2.2749500274658203)
Arrival: JED (21.6796, 39.156502)
Route Type: International
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