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 left side provides a more dramatic perspective of the vast Rub' al Khali desert dunes and the rugged Sarawat mountain range upon descent.
The right side offers superior views of the Malaysian coast, the rugged Western Ghats of India, and often catches the glittering skylines of the UAE or Qatar depending on the specific airway used before entering Saudi airspace.
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the Red Sea coastline and the sprawling Jeddah skyline during the descent, along with excellent views of the southern Tuwaiq escarpment during the cruise phase.
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic transition from the central desert sands to the rugged Hejaz mountain range and the Red Sea coastline upon arrival into Jeddah.