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HAS → RUH
Which side of the plane to sit from Ha'il Airport (Hail) to King Khaled International Airport (Riyadh)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers the most dramatic geological views, including the granite peaks of Jabal Aja near Hail and the magnificent Tuwaiq Escarpment cliffs as you approach Riyadh.
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Jabal Aja Range
The massive granite mountain range of Hail dominates the landscape shortly after departure, offering rugged terrain views.
Najd Plateau
Vast stretches of the central Arabian desert plateau showing ancient riverbeds and rocky outcrops.
Tuwaiq Escarpment
The 'Edge of the World' limestone cliffs are visible as a sharp, snake-like ridge cutting through the desert.
Riyadh Western Suburbs
As the flight descends, the sprawling development of the capital and the King Abdullah Financial District skyline appear in the distance.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights as the setting sun illuminates the Tuwaiq cliffs. Keep your camera ready about 15 minutes before landing at RUH to catch the dramatic contrast between the desert and the city's modern architecture.
Book Hotels in RiyadhHa'il City Scenery
Clear views of the city grid and the historic A'arif Fort immediately after takeoff from HAS.
Al-Qassim Agriculture
Visible green circular pivot irrigation fields characteristic of the fertile Al-Qassim region near Buraidah.
Ad-Dahna Desert Fringe
The eastern horizon reveals the beginning of the reddish sand dunes that connect the two major deserts of Saudi Arabia.
Sit on this side for a clearer view of the agricultural heartland of central Arabia. During morning flights, this side is shaded from the sun, providing better conditions for photography without window glare.
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Get eSIMs for Saudi ArabiaDistance: 571 km (355 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 57 min
Departure: HAS (27.437901, 41.686298)
Arrival: RUH (24.957599639892575, 46.69879913330078)
Route Type: Domestic
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