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RUH → BUS
Which side of the plane to sit from King Khaled International Airport (Riyadh) to Batumi International Airport (Batumi)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular vantage point of the deep blue Lake Van and the jagged, snow-dusted Kackar Mountains of Northeast Turkey before crossing into Georgia.
Ad-Dahna Desert
A corridor of golden sand connecting the northern and southern deserts.
Lake Van
Turkey's largest lake, famous for its intense turquoise color and volcanic surroundings.
Mount Suphan
An impressive, snow-capped dormant stratovolcano towering over the Anatolian plateau.
Kackar Mountains
The highest peaks of the Pontic range, featuring lush green valleys and alpine terrain.
Caucasus Range
Distant, majestic views of the Greater Caucasus mountains on the northern horizon.
The best choice for photography of high-altitude landscapes. Be ready about 2 hours after takeoff for the Anatolian mountains. Morning flights provide the most crisp lighting for the turquoise waters of Lake Van.
Tuwaiq Escarpment
Dramatic limestone cliffs visible shortly after takeoff from Riyadh.
Great Nafud Desert
Vast expanses of red sand dunes across northern Saudi Arabia.
Taurus Mountains
The rugged, rocky peaks of southern Anatolia during the mid-flight segment.
Black Sea Horizon
The first glimpse of the deep blue waters of the Black Sea as you head north.
Batumi Shoreline
The modern architecture and beachfront of Batumi during the final descent.
Choose the left side for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh glare of the eastern sun. This side is superior for viewing the Black Sea and the city skyline during the landing approach when coming from the south.
Distance: 1,910 km (1,187 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 33 min
Departure: RUH (24.957599639892575, 46.69879913330078)
Arrival: BUS (41.6102981567, 41.5997009277)
Route Type: International
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