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RUH → HKT
Which side of the plane to sit from King Khaled International Airport (Riyadh) to Phuket International Airport (Phuket)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides the most dramatic views of the Omani coastline and the iconic limestone karsts of Phang Nga Bay during the descent into Phuket.
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Riyadh Skyline
Glimpse the futuristic skyscrapers of the King Abdullah Financial District shortly after takeoff.
Al Hajar Mountains
The rugged, dark peaks of the Omani mountain range as the flight exits the Arabian Peninsula.
Arabian Sea Coast
The dramatic meeting point of the desert and the deep blue waters near Muscat.
Andaman Islands
View the remote and emerald-green island chains scattered across the Bay of Bengal.
Phang Nga Bay
The highlight of the trip, featuring vertical limestone cliffs emerging from emerald waters on approach.
Sit on the left for the best chance of seeing the stunning karst formations near Phuket. For night flights, look for the bright lights of coastal Indian cities. During the day, the contrast between the Omani mountains and the sea is spectacular.
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Empty Quarter
Observe the vast, undulating orange dunes of the Rub' al Khali, the world's largest sand desert.
Oceanic Horizon
Uninterrupted views of the sunrise or sunset over the Indian Ocean depending on your flight schedule.
Lakshadweep Atolls
Distant glimpses of tiny coral islands and turquoise lagoons if taking a more southerly route.
Andaman Sea
Watch for cargo ships and fishing fleets dotting the sea as you approach the Thai coast.
Phuket Beaches
See the white sands of Bang Tao and Kamala beaches just before touchdown.
The right side is ideal for capturing the sunset if flying in the late afternoon. It also offers a less obstructed view of the vastness of the Rub' al Khali shortly after leaving Riyadh. Keep your window shade down during the mid-flight ocean crossing to avoid glare.
Book Hotels in PhuketDistance: 5,773 km (3,587 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 6 hrs 48 min
Departure: RUH (24.957599639892575, 46.69879913330078)
Arrival: HKT (8.1132, 98.316902)
Route Type: International
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