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ABT → DMM
Which side of the plane to sit from Al Baha Airport (El-baha) to King Fahd International Airport (Dammam)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic mountain escarpments upon departure from Al Baha and provides the best chance to see the Riyadh skyline and the deep red dunes of the Ad-Dahna desert.
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Sarawat Escarpment
Stunning views of the steep vertical drop-offs and winding roads as you climb away from the Al Baha plateau.
Ad-Dahna Sands
The vibrant red sand dunes that create a striking orange ribbon across the Arabian Peninsula.
Riyadh Panorama
A distant but clear view of the capital's iconic skyscrapers including the Kingdom Centre.
Tarout Island
Aerial views of the historic island and coastal mangroves as the flight descends into the Dammam area.
Choose a morning flight for optimal lighting on the western mountains. The left side is particularly dramatic during the first 15 minutes of flight as the plane clears the Sarawat range. Keep your camera ready for the sudden transition from rocky peaks to the flat desert interior.
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Tuwaiq Mountains
The magnificent limestone escarpment known for its dramatic cliff faces that cut through the central region.
Al-Kharj Agriculture
Massive green center-pivot irrigation circles that appear like emerald jewels in the barren desert landscape.
Ghawar Infrastructure
Views of the sprawling pipelines and facilities of the world's largest conventional onshore oil field.
Half Moon Bay
The beautiful crescent-shaped coastline and turquoise waters south of the Dammam metropolitan area.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights when the sun highlights the textures of the Tuwaiq ridge. Focus on the area south of Riyadh to spot the massive circular farms. During landing, if the wind is from the north, this side offers the best views of the Arabian Gulf coastline.
Book Hotels in DammamDistance: 1,079 km (670 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 26 min
Departure: ABT (20.2961006165, 41.6343002319)
Arrival: DMM (26.471200942993164, 49.79790115356445)
Route Type: Domestic
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