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Our Recommendation
8.4

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic Tuwaiq Escarpment and the transition from the flat desert to the rugged mountains of the south.

Right Side Highlights
8.4
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Ad-Dahna Red Sands

Striking views of the narrow strip of reddish-orange sand dunes that connect the two great deserts.

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Tuwaiq Escarpment

The magnificent limestone ridge known as the Edge of the World, stretching across the central plateau.

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Riyadh Skyline

Distant views of the capital city's unique skyscrapers like the Kingdom Centre depending on the flight path.

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Sarawat Mountains

Jagged peaks and deep wadis appearing as the aircraft approaches the mountainous southwestern region.

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Najran Oasis

Lush green pockets of date palms and traditional mud-brick architecture during the final approach.

The right side is best for afternoon or evening flights to catch the sunset over the Asir mountains. Keep your camera ready as you pass the Tuwaiq Escarpment, which is the geological highlight of the trip. During descent into Najran, the mountainous terrain provides excellent depth for photography.

Left Side Highlights
7.2
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Arabian Gulf Coast

Beautiful views of the Dammam coastline and the turquoise waters of the Gulf during initial climb.

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Empty Quarter Edges

The northern fringes of the Rub' al Khali, featuring massive and endless undulating sand dunes.

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Desert Infrastructure

Isolated oil rigs and expansive pipeline networks carving lines through the remote Eastern Province desert.

Choose an early morning flight to see the sun rising over the Arabian Gulf and casting long, dramatic shadows over the Rub' al Khali dunes. This side is typically quieter for light exposure during midday flights.

Top Activities in Nejran
Route Information

Distance: 1,130 km (702 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 30 min

Departure: DMM (26.471200942993164, 49.79790115356445)

Arrival: EAM (17.611400604248047, 44.4192008972168)

Route Type: Domestic

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