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BAH → SAH
Which side of the plane to sit from Bahrain International Airport (Bahrain) to Sana'a International Airport (Sanaa)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the Bahraini archipelago upon takeoff and more dramatic mountain scenery when approaching the Yemeni highlands.
Bahrain Archipelago
Stunning overview of Manama's skyline and the King Fahd Causeway connecting Bahrain to the mainland.
Riyadh Skyline
On clear days, the distant skyscrapers of the Saudi capital can be seen rising from the desert plateau.
Ad-Dahna Desert
A striking corridor of reddish sand dunes that connects the great northern and southern deserts.
Sarawat Mountains
Dramatic views of the jagged, high-altitude peaks and terraced valleys as the flight descends into the Sana'a basin.
Sit on the right for the best chance to see the Bahraini coastline during departure. During the final 30 minutes of the flight, keep your camera ready for the Yemeni Highlands, which offer some of the most unique mountainous terrain in the Middle East.
Persian Gulf Coastline
Vibrant turquoise waters and offshore industrial platforms visible shortly after departing Bahrain.
Dammam Industrial Zone
Aerial view of the massive petrochemical and industrial complexes of Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province.
Rub' al Khali Edge
The vast, shifting orange dunes of the Empty Quarter extending toward the horizon to the southeast.
Eastern Yemeni Escarpment
The rugged transition where the desert sands meet the rising rocky foothills of eastern Yemen.
Opt for an early morning flight to see the sunrise over the Persian Gulf. The low sun angle creates deep shadows that define the massive sand dunes of the Empty Quarter, making them much more visible than at midday.
Distance: 1,372 km (853 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 50 min
Departure: BAH (26.27079963684082, 50.63359832763672)
Arrival: SAH (15.476300239562988, 44.21969985961914)
Route Type: International
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