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RUH → DAC
Which side of the plane to sit from King Khaled International Airport (Riyadh) to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (Dhaka)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers spectacular views of the Zagros Mountains across the Gulf, the vast salt marshes of Gujarat, and the intricate river systems of the Ganges-Brahmaputra delta.
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Riyadh Cityscape
Bird's eye view of the Kingdom Centre and Faisaliyah Center skyscrapers immediately after takeoff.
Zagros Mountains
The snow-capped peaks and folded rock formations of Iran visible across the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman.
Rann of Kutch
The unique, shimmering white salt marshes of the Thar Desert as you enter Indian airspace.
The Ganges Basin
The silver ribbons of the holy Ganges river winding through the fertile plains of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
Greater Kolkata
The massive urban sprawl and Hooghly River as the flight approaches the Bangladesh border.
Padma River
Extensive braided river patterns and sediment-heavy waters characterizing the approach into Dhaka.
Book a window seat well ahead of the wing for unobstructed views of the Iranian coast. This route is best during the morning to avoid the sun's glare, which will be on the right side. Keep an eye out for the shimmering salt flats of Gujarat roughly 2.5 hours into the flight.
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Ad-Dahna Desert
Vast stretches of high-altitude red sand dunes forming a natural bridge between Saudi deserts.
Al Hajar Mountains
The rugged, dark limestone peaks of Northern Oman and the Musandam Peninsula.
Gulf of Khambhat
The dramatic tidal flats and industrial ports near the coast of Gujarat and Maharashtra.
Vindhya Range
Low mountain ridges and plateau scarps that divide the Indian subcontinent.
The Sundarbans
The world's largest mangrove forest, appearing as a dark green carpet where land meets the Bay of Bengal.
Meghna Estuary
Dozens of cargo ships and ferries navigating the wide river mouth near the landing approach.
The right side offers better views of the Arabian Sea coastline. Be aware that the afternoon sun can be intense on this side when flying eastbound. During the monsoon season (June–September), the right side provides a dramatic view of the massive cloud formations over the Bay of Bengal.
Book Hotels in DhakaDistance: 4,408 km (2,739 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs 11 min
Departure: RUH (24.957599639892575, 46.69879913330078)
Arrival: DAC (23.843347, 90.397783)
Route Type: International
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