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CGK → RUH
Which side of the plane to sit from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (Jakarta) to King Khaled International Airport (Riyadh)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the diverse landscapes including the northern tip of Sumatra, the lush Western Ghats of India, and the jagged peaks of the Al Hajar Mountains in Oman.
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Aceh Coastline
The rugged and lush northwestern tip of Sumatra as the plane leaves Indonesian airspace.
Western Ghats
Spectacular views of India's green mountain range if the route tracks across the subcontinent.
Al Hajar Mountains
The dramatic, rocky terrain of Oman and the UAE as the aircraft enters the Arabian Peninsula.
Riyadh City Center
Stunning views of the Kingdom Centre and Al Faisaliyah skyscrapers during the approach to RUH.
Arabian Sea Sunset
Breathtaking sunset views over the water on evening departures from Jakarta.
This is the 'land-lover's' side. For morning departures (common for this route), the sun will be behind you or to the left, illuminating the Indian coast and Omani mountains perfectly. During descent into Riyadh, the right side usually provides the best angle for spotting the city's iconic architecture if landing from the north.
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Indian Ocean Expanse
Uninterrupted views of the deep blue Indian Ocean and unique maritime cloud formations.
Maldives Atolls
On more southerly flight paths, distant glimpses of the turquoise rings of the Maldivian islands.
Rub' al Khali
The 'Empty Quarter,' the world's largest contiguous sand desert with towering orange dunes.
Eastern Province Hubs
Industrial landscapes and oil infrastructure visible as you traverse the Saudi border.
Choose this side if you are flying an afternoon flight to avoid the direct sun glare from the north. The highlight here is the Rub' al Khali desert; try to time your window gazing for the final 2 hours of the flight. If it's a night flight, watch for the bright orange flares of gas fields in the desert.
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Get eSIMs for Saudi ArabiaDistance: 7,342 km (4,562 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 8 hrs 38 min
Departure: CGK (-6.1255698204, 106.65599823)
Arrival: RUH (24.957599639892575, 46.69879913330078)
Route Type: International
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