About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz (MED) to Soekarno Hatta International (CGK)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Madinah to Jakarta. The right side dominates this southeastbound route. Takeoff offers dramatic mountain and Red Sea scenery, and although landing favors the left, the extended midpoint views of the Arabian Peninsula, Persian Gulf approaches, and the Zagros Mountains make right-side seating the stronger overall choice for scenic continuity.
What can I see during takeoff from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz in Madinah?
During takeoff from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz (MED), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Red Sea coastline and the Hijaz Mountains as the aircraft climbs southeastward from Madinah. The terrain transitions from urban sprawl to dramatic escarpment and water features within the first 15–20 minutes of flight. Notable sights include: Red Sea (eastern shore), Hijaz Mountains (southwestern Saudi Arabia), Madinah urban area receding westward, coastal plains of Yanbu region.
What can I see when landing at Soekarno Hatta International in Jakarta?
When landing at Soekarno Hatta International (CGK), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide views of the Sunda Strait, Java's northern coast, and the approach into Jakarta. As the aircraft descends toward CGK, the left side reveals the strait's waters, coastal cities, and the urban sprawl of the Greater Jakarta area before final approach. Notable sights include: Sunda Strait (between Java and Sumatra), Java's northern coastline near Tangerang, Jakarta metropolitan area, Thousand Islands (Kepulauan Seribu) scattered in the strait.
How long is the flight from Madinah to Jakarta?
The flight from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz (MED) to Soekarno Hatta International (CGK) takes 5h 25m.
What does the Madinah to Jakarta flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Arabian Peninsula southeastward, passing over the Rub' al Khali (Empty Quarter) desert in the south-central region, then over the Hajar Mountains near the Oman border, and finally descends toward the Strait of Malacca and the Sunda Strait. Notable landmarks include the vast sand dunes and salt flats of the Empty Quarter, the rugged Hajar Mountains on the Arabian Peninsula's eastern edge, and the transition into Southeast Asian geography with the Malay Peninsula and Indonesian archipelago visible in the final descent phase.