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SHJ → HGA
Which side of the plane to sit from Sharjah International Airport (Sharjah) to Egal International Airport (Hargeisa)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior visual experience, combining the urban grandeur of the UAE, the rugged Omani and Yemeni coastlines, and a stunning transition over the Gulf of Aden into the Horn of Africa.
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Emirati Skylines
Panoramic views of Sharjah and the distant Burj Khalifa and Dubai skyscrapers during the initial climb.
Gulf of Aden
A vast expanse of deep sapphire water where major international shipping lanes converge.
Berbera Coastline
The stunning intersection of the Somaliland desert sands and the turquoise coastal waters near the port of Berbera.
Naasa Hablood
The iconic twin conical hills, known as the 'Virgin's Breast,' which serve as natural landmarks for the approach to Hargeisa.
Shipping Lanes
Active maritime traffic visible as small white specks against the deep blue of the Gulf of Aden.
For the best experience, choose the right side on morning flights to keep the sun behind you. This side provides the best view of the Somali coastline's dramatic entry. Be ready with your camera about 25 minutes before landing to capture the Naasa Hablood hills, which are the most famous geographic feature near the airport.
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Hajar Mountains
The sharp, dark limestone peaks of the Hajar range cutting through the UAE and Oman shortly after takeoff.
Rub' al Khali Edge
The fringes of the Empty Quarter, featuring massive, undulating orange sand dunes stretching toward the horizon.
Yemeni Highlands
Dramatic, high-altitude plateaus and deeply carved wadis as the flight traverses the southern Arabian Peninsula.
Hargeisa Suburban Basin
The sprawling, red-earthed urban landscape and distinctive circular settlements as you descend into Egal International.
The left side is ideal for afternoon flights as the sun will be on the opposite side, providing soft lighting for photography of the desert dunes. Watch for the stark shadows in the mountain valleys of the Yemeni interior, which are most visible during the middle of the flight.
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Get eSIMs for SomaliaDistance: 2,133 km (1,325 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 51 min
Departure: SHJ (25.32859992980957, 55.5172004699707)
Arrival: HGA (9.518170356750488, 44.08879852294922)
Route Type: International
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