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RUH → BER
Which side of the plane to sit from King Khaled International Airport (Riyadh) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (Berlin)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior mix of desert landmarks, mountain ranges, and the best opportunity to see the Berlin city center upon arrival. It features a great view of the Taurus Mountains in Turkey and the winding Danube River in Central Europe.
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Riyadh Skyline
Excellent views of the Kingdom Centre and urban sprawl during the initial climb from RUH.
Taurus Mountains
Dramatic, high-altitude limestone ridges in southern Turkey, often snow-capped.
The Blue Danube
The winding path of Europe's iconic river as it flows through Hungary and Slovakia.
Spree Forest
The lush, watery labyrinth of the Spreewald biosphere reserve just south of Berlin.
Berlin City Center
Depending on the wind direction, a high chance to see the TV Tower (Fernsehturm) and the city skyline on approach.
Sit on the right for the best chance of seeing Berlin's landmarks during the descent into BER, especially when the airport is landing to the west. On early morning flights, the sunrise over the Arabian desert provides spectacular photography lighting. Keep a map app open to identify the numerous historic cities along the Danube.
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An Nafud Desert
Expansive vistas of the reddish sand dunes in northern Saudi Arabia shortly after departure.
Mediterranean Coastline
Vibrant blue waters as the flight crosses from the Levant towards the Aegean Sea.
Aegean Archipelago
A bird's-eye view of various Greek islands scattered across the sea during the mid-flight transit.
Dinaric Alps
Rugged limestone peaks and green valleys as the aircraft traverses the Balkan Peninsula.
Bohemian Landscapes
The rolling hills and historic towns of the Czech Republic shortly before entering German airspace.
The left side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid direct glare from the sun. Look out for the unique salt formations of the Dead Sea if the flight path stays west over Jordan. In winter, the snow-covered peaks of the Balkans are particularly striking from this side.
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Get eSIMs for GermanyDistance: 4,127 km (2,564 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 51 min
Departure: RUH (24.957599639892575, 46.69879913330078)
Arrival: BER (52.36667, 13.50333)
Route Type: International
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