The left side offers the Dead Sea rift on departure and the Marmara/Bosphorus approach into Istanbul on arrival, both dramatic and identifiable features; the right side stays over featureless desert and inland plains for most of the flight.
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Flight Path
Amman to Istanbul is 773 miles (1,244 km), a flight of about 2 hours 35 minutes.
Eastern Mediterranean Sea, coastline near Cyprus, and the southern Turkish coast backed by the Taurus Mountains before the route turns inland toward Istanbul
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from AMM
LEFTDeparting AMM to the west/northwest, the left side looks toward the Jordan Rift Valley and the Dead Sea basin before the aircraft turns north over the Levant coast. The right side over eastern Jordan shows only flat desert plateau with no distinguishing features.
Landing at IST
LEFTOn approach into IST from the south, the left side faces the European shoreline, giving views over the Sea of Marmara, the Princes' Islands, and the entrance to the Bosphorus with Istanbul's skyline. The right side shows mostly open Marmara waters and the flatter Asian suburbs with fewer landmarks.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Queen Alia International (AMM) to İstanbul Airport (IST)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Amman to Istanbul. The left side offers the Dead Sea rift on departure and the Marmara/Bosphorus approach into Istanbul on arrival, both dramatic and identifiable features; the right side stays over featureless desert and inland plains for most of the flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Queen Alia International in Amman?
During takeoff from Queen Alia International (AMM), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing AMM to the west/northwest, the left side looks toward the Jordan Rift Valley and the Dead Sea basin before the aircraft turns north over the Levant coast. The right side over eastern Jordan shows only flat desert plateau with no distinguishing features. Notable sights include: Dead Sea basin, Jordan Valley escarpment, Amman's hill-and-valley cityscape, edge of the Jordanian desert plateau.
What can I see when landing at İstanbul Airport in Istanbul?
When landing at İstanbul Airport (IST), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into IST from the south, the left side faces the European shoreline, giving views over the Sea of Marmara, the Princes' Islands, and the entrance to the Bosphorus with Istanbul's skyline. The right side shows mostly open Marmara waters and the flatter Asian suburbs with fewer landmarks. Notable sights include: Sea of Marmara, Princes' Islands, Bosphorus strait entrance, Istanbul historic peninsula skyline.
How long is the flight from Amman to Istanbul?
The flight from Queen Alia International (AMM) to İstanbul Airport (IST) takes about 2 hours 35 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 773 miles (1,244 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Amman to Istanbul flight path pass over?
Eastern Mediterranean Sea, coastline near Cyprus, and the southern Turkish coast backed by the Taurus Mountains before the route turns inland toward Istanbul