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OMH → MED
Which side of the plane to sit from Urmia Airport (Uromiyeh) to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (Madinah)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the shrinking salt flats of Lake Urmia, the historic river systems of Mesopotamia, and the striking red dunes of the An Nafud desert.
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Lake Urmia
The dramatic white salt crust and reddish waters of one of the world's largest permanent hypersaline lakes.
Zagros Mountains
Rugged, folded limestone ridges that define the border regions between Iran and Iraq.
Baghdad & Tigris River
The sprawling Iraqi capital and the ancient, winding path of the Tigris River through the fertile crescent.
An Nafud Desert
Massive, crescent-shaped red sand dunes that characterize the northern Arabian interior.
Mesopotamian Plains
The green alluvial plains and agricultural hubs situated between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.
Sit on the left for the most immediate views of Lake Urmia after takeoff from OMH. Mid-flight, look for the sharp contrast between the green river valleys and the arid desert. Early morning flights provide the best clarity before heat haze develops over the Iraqi plains.
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Get eSIMs for Saudi ArabiaSyrian Desert Plateau
A vast, high-altitude stony desert stretching across the border regions of Iraq and Saudi Arabia.
Harrat Khaybar
Incredible black volcanic fields and cinder cones visible during the approach to Madinah.
Wadi Sirhan
A large geographic depression and historic trade route connecting the Levant with the Arabian Peninsula.
Jabal Ajja
Distinctive granite mountain formations rising sharply from the desert floor near the city of Hail.
The right side is essential for seeing the unique volcanic landscape of Harrat Khaybar as the plane descends into Madinah. For the best photography of these black basalt fields, choose a late afternoon flight when the low sun highlights the crater rims and lava flows.
Book Hotels in MadinahDistance: 1,544 km (959 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 4 min
Departure: OMH (37.6680984497, 45.068698883100005)
Arrival: MED (24.5534, 39.705101)
Route Type: International
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