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PEW → RUH
Which side of the plane to sit from Peshawar International Airport (Peshawar) to King Khaled International Airport (Riyadh)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a more diverse landscape, featuring the rugged border mountains of Pakistan and the striking transition from the Persian Gulf to the Saudi deserts.
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Spin Ghar Range
Dramatic views of the snow-capped peaks and ridges along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border immediately after takeoff.
Sulaiman Mountains
Stunning vertical rock formations and folded mountain structures in western Pakistan.
Quetta Plateau
High-altitude desert scenery with unique rock formations surrounding the Quetta valley area.
Persian Gulf Coastline
The beautiful turquoise waters and coastal infrastructure as the flight crosses into the Arabian Peninsula.
Ad-Dahna Desert
A striking corridor of reddish-orange sand dunes that separates the central Nejd plateau from eastern Arabia.
The right side is the best for geological variety. Watch for the jagged peaks of the western border early on. For the best photography, afternoon flights provide excellent lighting for the red sands of the Dahna desert and the Sulaiman ranges.
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Indus River Plains
Vast agricultural landscapes and the winding Indus River system visible shortly after departure from Peshawar.
Central Brahui Range
The complex geological formations of central Balochistan, characterized by sharp ridges and arid valleys.
Rub' al Khali
The northern fringes of the world's largest sand sea, offering views of endless rolling dunes.
Riyadh City Scape
Visuals of the sprawling Saudi capital and its unique desert architecture during the descent.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct glare. It provides the best perspective of the Indus River's fertile basin during the initial climb and the vastness of the Empty Quarter later in the flight.
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Get eSIMs for Saudi ArabiaDistance: 2,595 km (1,612 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 28 min
Departure: PEW (33.993900299072266, 71.51460266113281)
Arrival: RUH (24.957599639892575, 46.69879913330078)
Route Type: International
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