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RAE → RUH
Which side of the plane to sit from Arar Domestic Airport (Arar) to King Khaled International Airport (Riyadh)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the Great Nafud's edge and the dramatic Tuwaiq Escarpment cliffs as you approach the central Najd region.
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Great Nafud Edge
The southern fringes of the massive red sand desert featuring undulating longitudinal dunes.
Tuwaiq Escarpment
The magnificent 800km long natural limestone cliff that cuts through the heart of the Arabian Peninsula.
RUH Terminal View
A great angle of the iconic triangular terminals and the vast infrastructure of King Khaled International Airport during landing.
Sit on the right side for sunset flights to witness the desert sands turn a deep orange. Keep a sharp eye out about 20 minutes before landing for the sharp drop-offs of the Tuwaiq cliffs, which are most dramatic in the late afternoon light.
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Arar Cityscape
Aerial view of the northern border city and its grid-like urban planning immediately after takeoff.
Al-Qassim Greenery
Distinctive circular center-pivot irrigation fields creating green patterns against the beige desert floor.
Riyadh North Growth
Views of the massive expansion of northern Riyadh, including the King Abdullah Financial District on clear descents.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. This side is better for spotting the unique agricultural 'crop circles' of the Al-Busayta and Al-Qassim regions during the mid-flight segment.
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Get eSIMs for Saudi ArabiaDistance: 858 km (533 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 26 min
Departure: RAE (30.90660095214844, 41.13819885253906)
Arrival: RUH (24.957599639892575, 46.69879913330078)
Route Type: Domestic
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