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Our Recommendation
8.7

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers superior views of the intricate Indus River system, the vast orange dunes of the Rub' al Khali, and a better angle of the Holy City of Makkah and the Red Sea upon descent.

Left Side Highlights
8.7
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Indus River Basin

Witness the sprawling, silver-threaded channels of the Indus River as it cuts through the plains of Sindh.

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Rub' al Khali (Empty Quarter)

Fly over the world's largest contiguous sand desert, featuring massive star-shaped dunes and shifting sands.

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Makkah Clock Tower

On a clear day or night, the iconic Abraj Al-Bait Clock Tower is often visible in the distance during the descent into Jeddah.

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Jeddah South Shore

The final approach provides views of the expanding urban landscape and industrial port of southern Jeddah.

For night flights, sit on the left to see the bright glow of Makkah. During day flights, the golden hour provides incredible contrast over the Saudi desert dunes. Window seats behind the wing are best to avoid engine heat haze.

Right Side Highlights
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Makran Coastal Range

Rugged, dramatic mountain formations and 'moon-like' landscapes along the southwestern coast of Pakistan.

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Gulf of Oman

Spot the busy shipping lanes filled with tankers and cargo ships moving toward the Strait of Hormuz.

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Harrat Rahat

View the massive basaltic volcanic fields and ancient lava flows in the western Arabian Peninsula.

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King Fahd's Fountain

On final approach, you may see the world's tallest fountain spraying water into the air at the edge of the Red Sea.

The right side is ideal for catching the sunset if flying in the late afternoon. It also offers a better view of the Jeddah Corniche and the Red Sea coastline if the plane approaches from the north.

Top Activities in Jeddah
Route Information

Distance: 3,668 km (2,279 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 19 min

Departure: SKT (32.5355567932, 74.3638916016)

Arrival: JED (21.6796, 39.156502)

Route Type: International

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