Seeing Amman from a plane5 ★
Founded on seven hills, now spread over about 19, and nearly every building is faced in pale limestone by law. Look for a beige city poured over ridges and wadis, with the Roman theater downtown.
2 of our routes pass it. Jordan · rated 5 of 10
The easy pick
Newark to Tel Aviv: sit on the left, on the way down.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Miami to Tel Aviv | Left | on the way down |
| Newark to Tel Aviv | Left | on the way down |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day. Where the best seat for the whole flight is on the other side, you'd trade this sight for more elsewhere.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Amman from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (2 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Amman from a plane?
Near the airport, on the climb or on the way down, and mid-flight on longer routes: see the table for each route.
Can you see Amman at night?
Yes, by its lights. The app scores lit places at night by how bright they are.
Do clouds matter?
Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.
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