Pilot captures surreal view as city lights guide a night landing
Published on Sep 17, 2025 at 8:00 AM (UTC+4)
by Daisy Edwards
Last updated on Sep 17, 2025 at 8:00 AM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
There’s nothing like this breathtaking footage that this pilot captured – a surreal view as the bright city lights guide him and his airplane on a night landing.
This footage was taken on a Saudia Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner as the pilot brought the wide-body aircraft into Jeddah, a city in Saudi Arabia, under the cover of night.
The video, published by Air-Clips.com, was captured on the flight deck, and the darkness of night makes it harder to navigate, so the bright lights of Jeddah were used for navigation.
Around ten miles from the airport, the airplane is lined up to land properly on the runway, but you can check out the dazzling video above and see for yourself.
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Daisy is a technology and automotive journalist covering artificial intelligence, consumer tech, Apple news, cryptocurrency, emerging technologies, and transportation innovation. Since joining the team in 2025, she has reported on everything from AI-powered startups and major iOS updates to viral car stories and the latest developments shaping transportation and the digital economy. Drawing on her background in automotive journalism and a degree in History and Journalism from Goldsmiths, University of London, Daisy specializes in breaking down complex topics into clear, engaging reporting for a global audience. Her work spans cutting-edge technology, innovative vehicles, and the people driving change across both industries. Daisy has gained first-hand access to some of the world's most talked-about technologies and innovators, including meeting Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot during its first European appearance in London. She has also discussed the future of space exploration with an astronaut, bringing unique insights and real-world perspectives to her coverage of emerging technology.
