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FRA → RUH
Which side of the plane to sit from Frankfurt am Main Airport (Frankfurt) to King Khaled International Airport (Riyadh)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side (Starboard) offers a superior visual progression, transitioning from the jagged Adriatic coastline and the Mediterranean basin into the spectacular red-sand architecture of the Great Nafud Desert, finishing with an expansive view of the Riyadh skyline on the final approach.
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Adriatic Coastline
The stunning turquoise waters and thousands of white-stone islands along the Dalmatian coast of Croatia.
Mediterranean Horizon
Panoramic views of the eastern Mediterranean Sea as the flight path skirts the southern coast of Turkey.
Dead Sea Basin
Visible in the distance to the west when passing over Jordan, showing the unique geological depression of the lowest point on Earth.
Great Nafud Desert
A massive expanse of brick-red sand dunes in northern Saudi Arabia, offering incredible textures and shadows during late afternoon.
Riyadh Cityscape
Unobstructed views of the Kingdom Centre 'bottle opener' tower and the modern financial district during the descent into RUH.
This is the premier choice for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Arabian Desert. Keep your window shade open during the final 30 minutes of flight as the aircraft typically approaches from the north, offering a full view of the lit-up Riyadh metropolis.
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Austrian Alps
Breathtaking views of the Hohe Tauern mountain range and snow-capped Eastern Alpine peaks shortly after reaching cruise altitude.
Bosporus Strait
The iconic maritime divide between Europe and Asia, with the sprawling urban density of Istanbul visible on both shores.
Taurus Mountains
Rugged, high-altitude limestone ridges that dominate the landscape of southern Turkey before the descent toward the Middle East.
Euphrates River
The historic, winding waterway of Mesopotamia cutting through the arid plains of the Fertile Crescent.
Ad-Dahna Desert
A narrow, 1,000 km long 'river' of reddish sand dunes that connects the northern and southern desert systems of Saudi Arabia.
Select this side for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare. It provides the best perspective for the crossing into Asia. During winter months, the contrast between the snowy Turkish highlands and the desert plains is most striking from this window.
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Get eSIMs for Saudi ArabiaDistance: 4,292 km (2,667 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs 3 min
Departure: FRA (50.033333, 8.570556)
Arrival: RUH (24.957599639892575, 46.69879913330078)
Route Type: International
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