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LHE → RUH
Which side of the plane to sit from Alama Iqbal International Airport (Lahore) to King Khaled International Airport (Riyadh)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior mix of rugged mountain terrain in Balochistan, the strategic Strait of Hormuz, and potential views of the shimmering UAE coastline and its iconic urban architecture.
Sulaiman Range
Breathtaking views of the folded mountain ridges stretching across central and western Pakistan.
Strait of Hormuz
A clear view of the narrow waterway between the Musandam Peninsula and the Iranian coast.
UAE Skyline
On clear days, catch a glimpse of the distant, towering skyscrapers of Dubai and Sharjah along the coast.
Kish Island
The distinct shape of this Iranian resort island visible across the blue waters of the Persian Gulf.
Ad-Dahna Desert
A narrow corridor of reddish sandy terrain that serves as a bridge between the great northern and southern deserts.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to witness the sunset over the Persian Gulf. This side typically offers better views of the UAE's coastal development and the rugged geology of Balochistan. Use a polarized filter for photos to cut through the atmospheric haze common over the Gulf region.
Indus River Basin
Lush agricultural zones of Punjab and Sindh providing a stark contrast to the surrounding arid lands.
Al Hajar Mountains
The dramatic, jagged peaks of Northern Oman visible as the flight crosses into the Arabian Peninsula.
Rub' al Khali
The vast 'Empty Quarter' featuring immense, undulating orange sand dunes stretching to the horizon.
Southern Riyadh Approach
The transition from desolate desert to the organized grid and limestone architecture of the Saudi capital.
Sit on the left for morning flights to enjoy the sunrise reflecting off the Arabian Sea. This side provides the best perspective of the deep red sands of the Rub' al Khali desert as you enter Saudi airspace. Keep your camera ready for the contrast between the green Indus valley and the yellow desert early in the flight.
Distance: 2,802 km (1,741 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 44 min
Departure: LHE (31.5216007232666, 74.40360260009766)
Arrival: RUH (24.957599639892575, 46.69879913330078)
Route Type: International
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