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DEL → RUH
Which side of the plane to sit from Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi) to King Khaled International Airport (Riyadh)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the dramatic red sand dunes of the Rub' al Khali (Empty Quarter) and the vast expanse of the Thar Desert.
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Thar Desert
Expansive views of the Great Indian Desert's shifting dunes along the Indo-Pak border.
Arabian Sea Crossing
A long stretch over deep blue waters as the flight transitions from the Indian subcontinent to the Arabian Peninsula.
Rub' al Khali
Stunning aerial views of the world's largest contiguous sand sea, also known as the Empty Quarter.
Riyadh Outskirts
The transition from desolate desert to the modern, grid-like urban sprawl of Saudi Arabia's capital.
For daytime flights, the left side is preferable to avoid the harsh northern sun glare. It is especially scenic during the final hour of flight when the sun casts long shadows over the desert dunes. Clear winter days provide the best visibility for desert photography.
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Aravalli Range
Ancient, weathered mountain peaks visible shortly after departure from Delhi.
Indus River
The massive, winding artery of Pakistan carving through the arid Sindh plains.
Hajar Mountains
Rugged, dark limestone peaks visible as the flight path passes the northern tip of the UAE and Oman.
Ad-Dahna Desert
A narrow belt of high-altitude red sand dunes connecting the northern and southern deserts of Saudi Arabia.
Choose the right side for late afternoon departures to catch a spectacular sunset over the Gulf of Oman. Keep an eye out for the Indus River approximately 45-60 minutes into the flight. If the sky is clear, you may see the distant lights of the UAE coastline.
Book Hotels in RiyadhDistance: 3,037 km (1,887 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 34 min
Departure: DEL (28.5665, 77.103104)
Arrival: RUH (24.957599639892575, 46.69879913330078)
Route Type: International
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