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RUH → AJF
Which side of the plane to sit from King Khaled International Airport (Riyadh) to Al-Jawf Domestic Airport (Al-Jawf)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the Riyadh skyline upon departure, followed by the urban centers of Al-Qassim and the dramatic granite peaks of the Shammar Mountains near Hail.
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KAFD Skyline
A stunning view of the King Abdullah Financial District's modern skyscrapers during initial climb.
Buraydah and Unaizah
The sprawling urban layout of the major cities in the Qassim province.
Jabal Aja
The jagged granite mountains of the Shammar range rising sharply from the desert plains near Hail.
Sakaka Landmarks
Views of the ancient Za'abal Castle and the surrounding oasis during the final descent into Al-Jawf.
A morning flight is ideal for the right side to avoid the harsh glare of the western sun. Keep your camera ready about 40 minutes into the flight for the best views of the Hail mountain ranges. During the descent, look for the contrast between the ancient fortresses and the modern expansion of Sakaka.
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Ad-Diriyah
Aerial view of the historic mud-brick district and UNESCO World Heritage site on Riyadh's outskirts.
Tuwaiq Escarpment
The winding limestone cliffs of the 'Edge of the World' stretching across the Najd plateau.
Agricultural Circles
Distinctive green pivot-irrigation fields creating a geometric pattern against the desert floor.
An Nafud Al-Kabir
The vast expanse of rolling red sand dunes characterizing the northern interior of the peninsula.
Choose a mid-afternoon flight to see the shadows define the ridges of the Tuwaiq Escarpment. Avoid sitting directly over the wing to ensure a clear view of the irrigation circles in the Al-Qassim region.
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Get eSIMs for Saudi ArabiaDistance: 844 km (524 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 24 min
Departure: RUH (24.957599639892575, 46.69879913330078)
Arrival: AJF (29.78510093688965, 40.099998474121094)
Route Type: Domestic
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