The descent offers a view of the sprawling holy city, including the iconic Prophet's Mosque and the historic heights of Mount Uhud.
The right side offers a superior view of the unique Saudi landscape, including the striking red sands of the Great Nafud Desert and the scientifically fascinating black volcanic fields of Harrat Khaybar as you approach Madinah.
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic Al Hajar peaks upon departure and the vast, undulating red dunes of the Empty Quarter during cruise.
The left side offers superior views of the dramatic Makran coastline and the vast, undulating red dunes of the Rub' al Khali desert as you approach the Arabian Peninsula.
The right side offers a superior sequence of geographic transitions, from the lush forests of Gilan and the historic rivers of Mesopotamia to the unique volcanic landscapes and red dunes of northern Saudi Arabia.
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the Persian Gulf coastline, the sprawling urban landscape of Kuwait City, and the unique volcanic fields of Harrah Rahat on the approach to Madinah.
The right side offers a superior sequence of landmarks, including Qatar's man-made islands, the world's largest date palm oasis at Al-Ahsa, and the dramatic geological drop-off of the Tuwaiq Escarpment.
The right side of the aircraft offers an unparalleled view of Mount Damavand, the highest peak in Iran, shortly after takeoff, followed by unique views of the Caspian coastline and the striking volcanic fields surrounding Madinah during the descent.
The left side offers a stunning departure view of the Riyadh skyline and a spectacular approach over the Harrat Rahat volcanic fields near Madinah.
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic transition from the snow-capped Zagros Mountains to the vast red sands of the An Nafud desert and the unique volcanic fields surrounding Madinah.
The right side offers a more dramatic progression of terrain, featuring the high central Zagros peaks, the striking red sands of the An Nafud desert, and the unique volcanic fields on the approach to Madinah.
The left side offers a superior view of the shrinking salt flats of Lake Urmia, the historic river systems of Mesopotamia, and the striking red dunes of the An Nafud desert.
The right side offers a superior view of the Arabian Gulf coastline during takeoff and provides a direct view of the historic Mount Uhud during the approach into Madinah.