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RUH → EAM
Which side of the plane to sit from King Khaled International Airport (Riyadh) to Nejran Airport (Nejran)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular view of the Tuwaiq Escarpment and the dramatic transition from the high Najd plateau to the rugged mountainous terrain of the southwest.
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Tuwaiq Escarpment
The iconic 'backbone' of Saudi Arabia, featuring massive limestone cliffs and deep canyons.
Edge of the World
Aerial perspective of the famous geological wonder and its sheer 300-meter drops.
Al-Aflaj Oases
Historic clusters of greenery and dry lake beds nestled against the mountain ridges.
Asir Foothills
The increasingly rugged and rocky terrain as the flight approaches the southern highlands.
Najran Oasis
The lush green belt of the Najran Valley contrasted against the surrounding dark mountains upon descent.
The Right Side is superior for geological enthusiasts. For the best views of the Tuwaiq cliffs, aim for a late afternoon flight when the sun illuminates the west-facing escarpment. Ensure you sit clear of the wing (rows 1-8 or 22+) to capture the scale of the landscape.
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Expansive views of the capital's rapid southern expansion and urban planning.
Ad-Dahna Sands
Glimpses of the reddish sand veins that connect the great deserts of the north and south.
Wadi ad-Dawasir
Large-scale circular irrigation pivots creating green geometric patterns in the arid landscape.
Rub' al Khali Fringe
The endless, shimmering horizon of the 'Empty Quarter' stretching toward the southeast.
Choose this side for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and for a clear view of the deep desert horizons. It is particularly striking during the 'golden hour' when the low sun emphasizes the texture of the sand dunes.
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Get eSIMs for Saudi ArabiaDistance: 850 km (528 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 25 min
Departure: RUH (24.957599639892575, 46.69879913330078)
Arrival: EAM (17.611400604248047, 44.4192008972168)
Route Type: Domestic
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