RUH → FCO

An Nafud Desert

The Great Nafud desert provides a sea of crescent-shaped dunes in northern Saudi Arabia.

Levantine Coastline

Distant views of the densely populated Mediterranean coasts of Israel and Lebanon.

Island of Cyprus

The distinct shape of Cyprus is often visible to the north when flying the northern Mediterranean corridor.

The Peloponnese

The rugged, historical landscape of southern Greece, including the indented coastlines of the Mani Peninsula.

Mount Vesuvius

On the approach to Rome, the aircraft often tracks past the famous volcano and the sprawling city of Naples.

Tyrrhenian Sea Coast

The final descent offers views of the Italian coastline and the mouth of the Tiber River near Fiumicino.

Ad-Dahna Desert

Expansive views of the reddish sand dunes of central Saudi Arabia shortly after takeoff from Riyadh.

Gulf of Aqaba

The deep blue waters of the northern Red Sea where Saudi Arabia meets the Sinai Peninsula.

Mount Sinai

The rugged, granite peaks of the southern Sinai Peninsula, offering dramatic shadows at sunrise or sunset.

The Nile Delta

The sharp contrast between the lush green irrigation of the Egyptian Nile and the surrounding Sahara desert.

Crete

Clear views of the southern coast of the largest Greek island and its mountainous spine.

Calabrian Coast

The 'toe' of Italy's boot becomes visible as the plane enters European airspace from the Ionian Sea.