About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from King Abdulaziz International (JED) to Bangalore (BLR)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Jeddah to Bangalore. Right-side seats offer superior views at both ends of the journey. Takeoff provides the dramatic Red Sea coastal scenery, and the flight path southeastward across the Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean means right-side passengers see the water body for much of the cruise phase before the approach turn to Bangalore.
What can I see during takeoff from King Abdulaziz International in Jeddah?
During takeoff from King Abdulaziz International (JED), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats capture the Red Sea coastline and the Jeddah waterfront during the initial climb. The aircraft typically departs northbound or northeastbound from JED, making the right side the optimal viewing position for the dramatic coastal geography immediately west of the airport. Notable sights include: Red Sea (western boundary), Jeddah city sprawl and harbor, Saudi Arabian coastal plains extending inland, northern escarpment ridges.
What can I see when landing at Bangalore in Bangalore?
When landing at Bangalore (BLR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide the best views during approach to Bangalore. Aircraft typically descend from the northwest on final approach, and the left side faces the city center, the Bangalore urban area, and the surrounding Deccan Plateau terrain. This orientation captures the transition from rural farmland to dense urban development. Notable sights include: Bangalore city center and IT corridor, Deccan Plateau terrain, Bangalore International Airport runway complex, surrounding agricultural fields and tank systems.
How long is the flight from Jeddah to Bangalore?
The flight from King Abdulaziz International (JED) to Bangalore (BLR) takes Approximately 3 hours 45 minutes to 4 hours 15 minutes.
What does the Jeddah to Bangalore flight path pass over?
Arabian Sea (primary water body for first 2 hours of flight), scattered islands off the Malabar Coast of Kerala, transition to the Western Ghats mountain range as the aircraft approaches the Indian mainland, the Deccan Plateau interior terrain visible during descent into Bangalore