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KWI → TIF
Which side of the plane to sit from Kuwait International Airport (Kuwait) to Ta’if Regional Airport (Taif)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a more diverse landscape, including unique volcanic lava fields and the dramatic mountain escarpments leading into the Taif plateau.
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Qassim Green Circles
Massive circular pivot-irrigation fields appearing as emerald green dots in the middle of the arid desert.
Harrat Rahat
Extensive ancient black basalt lava fields that create a stark, lunar-like contrast against the yellow desert sands.
Sarawat Mountains
The rugged, dark peaks of the Hijaz range beginning to rise as the aircraft prepares for its descent into Taif.
Taif Highlands
Terraced agriculture and mountain settlements nestled in the cooler, high-altitude terrain near the airport.
The right side is the 'geological side.' Watch for the 'Harrats' (lava fields) about 45 minutes into the flight. For the most dramatic scenery, choose a late afternoon flight when the setting sun highlights the jagged ridges of the Sarawat Mountains.
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Kuwait City Skyline
Aerial view of the Kuwait Towers and the dense urban landscape of the capital immediately after takeoff.
Persian Gulf Coast
The turquoise waters of the coastline stretching south toward the Saudi border.
Ad-Dahna Desert
Distinctive veins of reddish sand dunes that form a natural bridge between the great northern and southern deserts.
Riyadh Distant View
On clear days, the skyscrapers of the Saudi capital are visible to the south during the mid-flight cruise.
Sit on the left for the best views of Kuwait's departure and the coastal development. This side is preferable for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the sun as you travel southwest.
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Get eSIMs for Saudi ArabiaDistance: 1,139 km (708 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 31 min
Departure: KWI (29.226600646972656, 47.96889877319336)
Arrival: TIF (21.483001, 40.543442)
Route Type: International
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