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RUH → HMB
Which side of the plane to sit from King Khaled International Airport (Riyadh) to Sohag International Airport (Sohag)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most dramatic transition from the arid Arabian desert to the vibrant Red Sea coastline and provides a better angle for viewing the lush Nile Valley upon descent into Sohag.
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Riyadh Urban Sprawl
View of the rapidly expanding southern suburbs of Riyadh immediately after takeoff.
Najd Plateau
The vast, rugged heartland of Saudi Arabia with interesting geological rock formations.
Hejaz Mountains
The dark, volcanic mountain range that runs parallel to the Red Sea coast.
Red Sea Coastline
Crystal clear turquoise waters and coral reef patterns near the Egyptian coastline.
Nile River Valley
The sudden and sharp transition from harsh desert to the intense green of the cultivated Nile banks.
Book a window seat on the left for daytime flights to avoid direct glare from the sun while heading west. The best views occur 20 minutes before landing, where the contrast between the Sahara sands and the Nile's greenery is most visible.
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KAFD Skyline
Possible distant views of the King Abdullah Financial District skyscrapers during initial climb.
Ad-Dahna Desert
Expansive views of the reddish sand dunes typical of the central Arabian peninsula.
Red Sea Islands
Small, uninhabited islands and sandbars dotting the northern waters of the Red Sea.
Eastern Desert Wadis
Deeply eroded dry riverbeds and limestone plateaus in the Egyptian wilderness.
The right side is excellent for early morning flights to see the desert landscape illuminated by the rising sun behind the aircraft. Keep an eye out for the rugged 'Wadi' patterns in the Egyptian Eastern Desert which look like veins from high altitude.
Book Hotels in SohagDistance: 1,506 km (936 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs
Departure: RUH (24.957599639892575, 46.69879913330078)
Arrival: HMB (26.342778000000003, 31.742778)
Route Type: International
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