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YYZ β JED
Which side of the plane to sit from Lester B. Pearson International Airport (Toronto) to King Abdulaziz International Airport (Jeddah)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the iconic Nile River crossing, the lush Nile Delta, and the spectacular descent over the turquoise waters and coral reefs of the Red Sea.
St. Lawrence River
The massive waterway and the rugged coastline of Newfoundland as you depart the North American continent.
Greek Islands
The deep blue Aegean Sea dotted with the white-and-blue islands of the Cyclades or Crete.
The Nile Delta
The sharp contrast between the vibrant green agricultural lands of the Nile and the surrounding tan Saharan desert.
The Red Sea
Stunning views of the clear coastal waters, coral reef structures, and the coastal mountains of the Tihamah.
The right side is the 'sunny side' for the latter half of the journey. Ensure your window shade is open while crossing over Egypt to see the Nileβa thin green ribbon in the desert. During the descent into JED, the right side often captures the sun reflecting off the Red Sea, making for incredible photography of the coastline.
The Alps
If the flight path tracks across Central Europe, view the jagged snow-capped peaks of Switzerland or Austria.
Balkan Peninsula
Aerial views of the rugged Dinaric Alps and the historic city layouts of Southeastern Europe.
An Nafud Desert
Witness the vast, rolling red sand dunes of northern Saudi Arabia as you enter Arabian airspace.
Jeddah Cityscape
Views of the sprawling urban expansion and the King Fahd's Fountain during the final approach.
The left side is ideal for catching the sunrise as you transition from the Atlantic into European airspace. On night flights, look for the dense clusters of city lights over major European hubs like Munich or Istanbul depending on the specific flight corridor.
Distance: 10,444 km (6,490 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 12 hrs 17 min
Departure: YYZ (43.6772003174, -79.63059997559999)
Arrival: JED (21.6796, 39.156502)
Route Type: International
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