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SAH → AMM
Which side of the plane to sit from Sana'a International Airport (Sanaa) to Queen Alia International Airport (Amman)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a consistent panorama of the Red Sea coastline, the transition through the Gulf of Aqaba, and a spectacular approach past the Dead Sea and Sinai Peninsula.
Red Sea Coastline
Follow the turquoise waters and coral reefs along the Tihamah coastal plain throughout the Saudi Arabian segment.
Coastal Cities
Aerial views of major Saudi ports like Jeddah and Yanbu as the flight tracks north-northwest.
Gulf of Aqaba
A stunning view of the narrow waterway separating the Saudi coast from the Sinai Peninsula.
Sinai Peninsula
Look across the water to see the rugged mountains of Egypt's Sinai, including Mount Catherine and Mount Sinai.
Dead Sea
As the plane descends into Jordan, view the shimmering, salt-rimmed waters of the lowest point on Earth.
Negev Desert
The vast, cratered landscapes of the southern Levant visible across the Wadi Araba.
Choose a morning flight to avoid the afternoon glare off the Red Sea and for the clearest atmospheric visibility. During the descent into Amman, keep your camera ready for the transition from the arid Wadi Araba into the deep blue of the Dead Sea. The western sun in the late afternoon can make the sea look like polished silver, but the glare may hinder photography.
Sarawat Mountains
The jagged, high-altitude peaks of western Yemen and southern Saudi Arabia immediately after takeoff.
Medina Hinterlands
The volcanic fields and vast desert expanses surrounding the holy city of Medina.
Hijaz Deserts
Expansive views of the golden sands and ancient basalt lava flows known as Harrats.
Wadi Rum
The iconic red sandstone mountains and desert floor of Jordan's 'Valley of the Moon' during the northern descent.
Jordanian Highlands
The transition into the greener, more Mediterranean landscape of northern Jordan near Amman.
The right side is ideal for viewing the dramatic Sarawat and Hijaz mountain ranges. In the late afternoon, the sun illuminates these peaks with a warm glow, providing excellent lighting for landscape photography. Watch for the unique rock formations near Tabuk and the southern Jordanian desert. Ensure you have a window seat away from the wing for the best view of the deep desert canyons.
Distance: 1,990 km (1,237 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 39 min
Departure: SAH (15.476300239562988, 44.21969985961914)
Arrival: AMM (31.7226009369, 35.9931983948)
Route Type: International
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