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BEY → RUH
Which side of the plane to sit from Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (Beirut) to King Khaled International Airport (Riyadh)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a more dramatic departure view of the Mount Lebanon range and the Bekaa Valley, followed by excellent views of the red sand dunes of the An Nafud desert and a high probability of seeing the Riyadh skyline during the northern approach.
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Mount Lebanon Range
Stunning limestone peaks and deep valleys visible immediately after takeoff from Beirut.
Bekaa Valley
The lush agricultural basin between the Lebanon and Anti-Lebanon mountain ranges.
An Nafud Desert
Vast expanses of reddish sand dunes in northern Saudi Arabia, particularly striking during sunset.
King Abdullah Financial District
The futuristic skyscrapers of Riyadh's financial hub are often visible during the descent into RUH.
Opt for a morning flight to have the sun behind you, illuminating the Lebanese mountains. For the approach into Riyadh, sitting on the left often provides the best angle for the city's modern architecture if the flight paths from the north are used.
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The highest point in the Anti-Lebanon range, often snow-capped during winter and spring.
Dead Sea
On clear days, the shimmering blue waters of the Dead Sea can be seen far to the west over Jordan.
Amman Cityscape
The hilly, white-stone sprawl of the Jordanian capital is visible as the flight crosses into Saudi airspace.
Wadi Sirhan
A massive geographical depression that served as a historic caravan route through the desert.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh glare of the southern sun. Keep an eye out for the distinct transition from the rocky Jordanian terrain to the expansive sandy plateaus of central Saudi Arabia.
Book Hotels in RiyadhDistance: 1,465 km (910 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 57 min
Departure: BEY (33.820899963378906, 35.488399505615234)
Arrival: RUH (24.957599639892575, 46.69879913330078)
Route Type: International
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