The left side offers an excellent panorama of the Jeddah skyline, including the historic Al-Balad district and the iconic King Fahd's Fountain during the final approach.
The right side is generally superior for this westbound route to avoid direct sun glare during daytime flights and offers better views of the rugged Hejaz Mountains and the Gulf of Oman coastline.
The left side provides an exceptional vantage point for the fertile Nile Delta, the mountainous Sinai Peninsula, and the dramatic Sarawat range upon entering Saudi airspace.
The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic transition from the Arabian Sea to the rugged coastal mountains of the Arabian Peninsula and the sparkling Red Sea coastline upon arrival.
The right side offers a superior view of the rugged Hajar Mountains upon entering the Arabian Peninsula and provides the most dramatic perspective of the Jeddah coastline and the Red Sea during the final descent.
The right side provides an exceptional panoramic view of the Red Sea coastline and the dramatic descent over the Jeddah Corniche, especially scenic during the Golden Hour.
The right side of the aircraft offers a dramatic contrast between the flat Tihamah coastal plain and the rugged peaks of the Sarawat Mountain range, providing more geographic variety than the open sea.
The left side offers unparalleled views of the Rub' al Khali's vast orange dunes and the rugged coastal cliffs where the Arabian Sea meets the peninsula.
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the dramatic dunes of the Empty Quarter and the rugged Hejaz mountain range, with the added potential of spotting the Makkah skyline during the descent into Jeddah.
The right side of the aircraft offers superior views of the dramatic Iranian coastline, the glittering metropolitan hubs of the Persian Gulf, and the diverse desert formations of central Saudi Arabia.
The left side offers a superior mix of Mediterranean island scenery, the dramatic contrast of the Nile Delta against the desert, and the rugged mountains of the Sinai Peninsula.
The right side is generally superior for the iconic departure views of Doha's West Bay and The Pearl, as well as potential views of Riyadh and the unique volcanic fields near the Red Sea coast.
The left side offers a superior mix of diverse coastal scenery, spanning the tropical Malabar coast of India, the turquoise atolls of the Arabian Sea, and the dramatic rugged cliffs of the southern Arabian Peninsula before arriving at the Red Sea.