The right side offers the dominant scenic value across the flight: the Alps and Mediterranean coastline during cruise, followed by the Red Sea and Jeddah's coastal approach, compared to the brief and less dramatic London view on the left during takeoff.
Flight Path
Western Alps foothills, Mediterranean Sea crossing near Crete, Egyptian coastline and Nile Delta haze, Red Sea with the Sinai Peninsula visible to the north
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LHR
LEFTHeathrow's westerly departure typically involves a left turn to the south toward France, briefly putting the Thames and London's skyline into view on the left side before the aircraft settles onto its southeast heading.
Landing at JED
RIGHTOn approach into Jeddah, the flight path typically tracks down along the Red Sea coastline before turning onto one of the north-south runways, giving right-side passengers a view of the turquoise coastal waters, reef patterns, and the flat desert coastal plain around the city.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Heathrow (LHR) to King Abdulaziz International (JED)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Jeddah. The right side offers the dominant scenic value across the flight: the Alps and Mediterranean coastline during cruise, followed by the Red Sea and Jeddah's coastal approach, compared to the brief and less dramatic London view on the left during takeoff.
What can I see during takeoff from Heathrow in London?
During takeoff from Heathrow (LHR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Heathrow's westerly departure typically involves a left turn to the south toward France, briefly putting the Thames and London's skyline into view on the left side before the aircraft settles onto its southeast heading. Notable sights include: River Thames, Central London skyline, Windsor area, Surrey countryside.
What can I see when landing at King Abdulaziz International in Jeddah?
When landing at King Abdulaziz International (JED), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Jeddah, the flight path typically tracks down along the Red Sea coastline before turning onto one of the north-south runways, giving right-side passengers a view of the turquoise coastal waters, reef patterns, and the flat desert coastal plain around the city. Notable sights include: Red Sea coastline, coral reef shallows, Jeddah's coastal skyline, King Fahd's Fountain area.
How long is the flight from London to Jeddah?
The flight from Heathrow (LHR) to King Abdulaziz International (JED) takes 6h 10m.
What does the London to Jeddah flight path pass over?
Western Alps foothills, Mediterranean Sea crossing near Crete, Egyptian coastline and Nile Delta haze, Red Sea with the Sinai Peninsula visible to the north