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TIP → JED
Which side of the plane to sit from Tripoli International Airport (Tripoli) to King Abdulaziz International Airport (Jeddah)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers unparalleled views of the Nile Delta's greenery, the sprawling Cairo metropolis, the Suez Canal waterway, and the rugged mountains of the Sinai Peninsula.
Tripoli Skyline
Clear views of the Libyan capital and the Mediterranean coast immediately after departure.
Nile Delta
The striking contrast where the lush green vegetation of the delta meets the harsh Saharan sands.
Great Pyramids
On clear days, the Giza plateau and the pyramids are visible on the southwestern outskirts of Cairo.
Suez Canal
The strategic maritime shortcut connecting the Mediterranean to the Red Sea, often filled with tankers.
Sinai Mountains
The dramatic, jagged granite peaks of the southern Sinai Peninsula, including the Mount Sinai area.
Red Sea Reefs
Intricate coral reef patterns visible through the turquoise waters during the descent into Jeddah.
Book a morning flight to have the sun behind you for optimal photography of the Nile and Cairo. During the summer, visibility is best in the early hours before dust haze builds up. Watch closely after passing the 2-hour mark for the distinctive 'V' shape of the Gulf of Suez.
Libyan Sahara
Vast stretches of the eastern Sahara featuring diverse dune formations and rocky plateaus.
Remote Oases
Small clusters of life and palm trees in the Western Desert, such as the Siwa or Farafra regions.
The Winding Nile
The main artery of the Nile River appearing as a dark blue ribbon surrounded by a thin strip of fertile land.
Eastern Desert
Rugged, ancient geological formations between the Nile Valley and the Red Sea coast.
Red Sea Crossing
A wide expanse of deep blue water as the flight moves from the African continent to the Arabian Peninsula.
Hejaz Mountains
The dark, volcanic mountain ranges that line the western coast of Saudi Arabia near Jeddah.
This side is exceptional for sunset flights, as the sun sets over the Sahara, creating deep oranges and long shadows across the dunes. Keep your window shade down during the midday sun to avoid intense glare from the desert floor. Look for the sharp 'green-to-yellow' line where irrigation ends at the Nile's edge.
Distance: 2,836 km (1,762 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 47 min
Departure: TIP (32.6635017395, 13.159000396700002)
Arrival: JED (21.6796, 39.156502)
Route Type: International
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