The left side captures the only real terrain drama on this route - the Western Ghats during departure and the Red Sea coastline during arrival - while the right side faces flatter plateau and open desert for both segments. The long mid-flight ocean crossing is scenically neutral for both sides.
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Flight Path
Bangalore to Jeddah is 2,600 miles (4,185 km), a flight of about 5 hours 50 minutes.
Southern Arabian Sea open water, passing north of the Yemeni coast and the Dhofar mountains of southern Oman before the route curves toward the Red Sea
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from BLR
LEFTDeparting BLR to the west, the climb-out swings the aircraft onto a west-northwest heading, putting the Western Ghats escarpment and the forested plateau edge of Karnataka on the left side. The right side mostly shows the flatter Deccan plateau interior with little relief.
Landing at JED
LEFTJeddah's runways favor northwest-facing landings, so the final approach comes in from the south. On the left side, passengers get a clear view of the Red Sea coastline and its turquoise shallows as the aircraft descends toward the airport.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR) to King Abdulaziz International (JED)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bangalore to Jeddah. The left side captures the only real terrain drama on this route - the Western Ghats during departure and the Red Sea coastline during arrival - while the right side faces flatter plateau and open desert for both segments. The long mid-flight ocean crossing is scenically neutral for both sides.
What can I see during takeoff from Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru in Bangalore?
During takeoff from Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing BLR to the west, the climb-out swings the aircraft onto a west-northwest heading, putting the Western Ghats escarpment and the forested plateau edge of Karnataka on the left side. The right side mostly shows the flatter Deccan plateau interior with little relief. Notable sights include: Western Ghats escarpment, Karnataka plateau forests, Bangalore's outer suburbs, Kabini/Cauvery river valleys in the distance.
What can I see when landing at King Abdulaziz International in Jeddah?
When landing at King Abdulaziz International (JED), sit on the Left side for the best views. Jeddah's runways favor northwest-facing landings, so the final approach comes in from the south. On the left side, passengers get a clear view of the Red Sea coastline and its turquoise shallows as the aircraft descends toward the airport. Notable sights include: Red Sea coastline, Jeddah's corniche and coastal developments, offshore reef patterns, desert edge meeting the sea.
How long is the flight from Bangalore to Jeddah?
The flight from Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR) to King Abdulaziz International (JED) takes about 5 hours 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,600 miles (4,185 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Bangalore to Jeddah flight path pass over?
Southern Arabian Sea open water, passing north of the Yemeni coast and the Dhofar mountains of southern Oman before the route curves toward the Red Sea