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Flight time2h 15m
Distance1,056
Heading073° → 080°
Best side
Left

Left side wins at both ends of the flight. During the cruise phase the route tracks northeast across the Arabian Peninsula, and the left side also gives better views of the Rub al-Khali sand sea and the UAE's coastal approach. Consistent advantage throughout.

Takeoff · JEDLEFTRed Sea coastline and reef patterns visible through shallow water, Al-Balad historic district grid along the waterfront, Jeddah Corniche waterfront strip
Landing · DXBLEFTBurj Khalifa and Downtown Dubai cluster visible to the south, Dubai Creek splitting Deira and Bur Dubai, Palm Jumeirah visible further southwest along the coast

Flight Path

Flight path overview

The flight crosses the Hejaz coastal plain then climbs over the western edge of the Najd plateau. The central Arabian Peninsula below shows the Rub al-Khali (Empty Quarter) sand dunes in the south and flat gravel desert plains. The route passes over or near Riyadh's latitude before descending toward the UAE, crossing the Hajar Mountains foothills and the flat sabkha coastal flats of Abu Dhabi emirate before reaching Dubai.

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Phase by phase

Aerial window seat view during takeoff from Jeddah (left side) — Red Sea coastline and reef patterns visible through shallow water, Al-Balad historic district grid along the waterfront, Jeddah Corniche waterfront strip, coastal lagoons and sabkha flats north of the city

Takeoff from JED

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King Abdulaziz International's primary departure runway 34L/34R sends aircraft northward over the Red Sea coast. The left side faces west toward the Red Sea itself, giving clear views of the coastline, the historic Al-Balad district waterfront, and the open water. The right side faces inland toward the Hejaz Mountains but is largely obscured by the city sprawl.

Red Sea coastline and reef patterns visible through shallow waterAl-Balad historic district grid along the waterfrontJeddah Corniche waterfront stripcoastal lagoons and sabkha flats north of the city
Aerial window seat view during landing at Dubai (left side) — Burj Khalifa and Downtown Dubai cluster visible to the south, Dubai Creek splitting Deira and Bur Dubai, Palm Jumeirah visible further southwest along the coast, the flat desert grid of suburban Dubai spreading inland

Landing at DXB

LEFT

Dubai International's main arrival runways 30L/30R bring aircraft in from the southeast on a northwest heading. The left side faces south toward the older parts of Dubai, the Creek, Deira, and Bur Dubai districts, while also giving views of the desert hinterland. The right side faces north toward Sharjah and is less interesting. Left also catches the downtown skyline including the Burj Khalifa as the aircraft descends over the city.

Burj Khalifa and Downtown Dubai cluster visible to the southDubai Creek splitting Deira and Bur DubaiPalm Jumeirah visible further southwest along the coastthe flat desert grid of suburban Dubai spreading inland

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from King Abdulaziz International (JED) to Dubai International (DXB)?

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Jeddah to Dubai. Left side wins at both ends of the flight. During the cruise phase the route tracks northeast across the Arabian Peninsula, and the left side also gives better views of the Rub al-Khali sand sea and the UAE's coastal approach. Consistent advantage throughout.

What can I see during takeoff from King Abdulaziz International in Jeddah?

During takeoff from King Abdulaziz International (JED), sit on the Left side for the best views. King Abdulaziz International's primary departure runway 34L/34R sends aircraft northward over the Red Sea coast. The left side faces west toward the Red Sea itself, giving clear views of the coastline, the historic Al-Balad district waterfront, and the open water. The right side faces inland toward the Hejaz Mountains but is largely obscured by the city sprawl. Notable sights include: Red Sea coastline and reef patterns visible through shallow water, Al-Balad historic district grid along the waterfront, Jeddah Corniche waterfront strip, coastal lagoons and sabkha flats north of the city.

What can I see when landing at Dubai International in Dubai?

When landing at Dubai International (DXB), sit on the Left side for the best views. Dubai International's main arrival runways 30L/30R bring aircraft in from the southeast on a northwest heading. The left side faces south toward the older parts of Dubai, the Creek, Deira, and Bur Dubai districts, while also giving views of the desert hinterland. The right side faces north toward Sharjah and is less interesting. Left also catches the downtown skyline including the Burj Khalifa as the aircraft descends over the city. Notable sights include: Burj Khalifa and Downtown Dubai cluster visible to the south, Dubai Creek splitting Deira and Bur Dubai, Palm Jumeirah visible further southwest along the coast, the flat desert grid of suburban Dubai spreading inland.

How long is the flight from Jeddah to Dubai?

The flight from King Abdulaziz International (JED) to Dubai International (DXB) takes Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.

What does the Jeddah to Dubai flight path pass over?

The flight crosses the Hejaz coastal plain then climbs over the western edge of the Najd plateau. The central Arabian Peninsula below shows the Rub al-Khali (Empty Quarter) sand dunes in the south and flat gravel desert plains. The route passes over or near Riyadh's latitude before descending toward the UAE, crossing the Hajar Mountains foothills and the flat sabkha coastal flats of Abu Dhabi emirate before reaching Dubai.