Seeing Dead Sea from a plane
Its shore, more than 1,400 ft below sea level, is the lowest land on Earth, and the water is nearly ten times saltier than the ocean. Look for the turquoise grid of mineral evaporation ponds at the south end.
2 of our routes pass it. Jordan
The easy pick
New York to Amman: sit on the right, on the way down.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Miami to Tel Aviv | Left | on the way down |
| New York to Amman | Right | 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 Dead Sea from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (1 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Dead Sea 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.
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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