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Tip: Sit on the right side for takeoff.
Expect to see the dramatic black basalt lava flows of the Harrat Rahat volcanic field and the rugged desert terrain surrounding the city.
Expect to see the dramatic black basalt lava flows of the Harrat Rahat volcanic field and the rugged desert terrain surrounding the city.
The right side offers a superior visual journey, featuring the unique volcanic fields of Saudi Arabia, the dramatic deep blue waters of the Gulf of Aqaba, and the iconic aerial approach over the Bosphorus and Istanbul's historic peninsula.
The left side offers a stunning sequence of geographical transitions, including the rugged Hijaz mountains, the iconic red sands of Wadi Rum, and a direct view of the Dead Sea during the final approach into Amman.
The right side offers a superior view of the Prophet's Mosque during departure from Madinah and a dramatic perspective of the Tuwaiq Escarpment and the Riyadh skyline during the descent.
The right side offers a superior view of the Suez Canal, the lush expanse of the Nile Delta, and the Mediterranean coastline during the descent into Alexandria.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for witnessing the Earth's lowest point, the Dead Sea, along with the dramatic transitions from the Hijaz mountains to the snow-capped Taurus range in Turkey.
The right side is generally superior for this route, offering a clear view of the historic Hijaz mountains shortly after takeoff and the most iconic views of the Dubai skyline, including the Burj Khalifa and Palm Jumeirah, during the standard descent into DXB.
The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic Zagros Mountains in Iran and the majestic peaks of the Sulaiman Range as you enter Pakistan, providing a more rugged and high-altitude visual experience.
The left side provides a superior view of the historic city of Madinah upon departure, followed by the dramatic volcanic fields of Harrat Khaybar and the spectacular rock formations of the Al-Ula region.
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the rugged Sarawat Mountains during departure and the iconic confluence of the Blue and White Niles when approaching Khartoum.
The left side offers a superior view of the Persian Gulf's complex archipelago, the strategic Strait of Hormuz, and the magnificent, moon-like canyons of the Makran coastline as you enter Pakistani airspace.
The right side provides a superior vantage point for the dramatic peaks of the Sinai Peninsula and the massive urban expansion of Cairo's New Administrative Capital during the descent.
The right side offers spectacular views of the Red Sea coastline and the dramatic urban landscape of Jeddah, including its world-famous fountain and waterfront during the descent.