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RUH → HTY
Which side of the plane to sit from King Khaled International Airport (Riyadh) to Hatay Airport (Hatay)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a more diverse landscape, featuring the transition from the golden sand dunes of the Nafud desert to the dramatic rift of the Dead Sea and the rugged limestone peaks of the Amanus Mountains.
Riyadh Outskirts
Aerial views of the modern King Abdullah Financial District and northern residential sprawl upon takeoff.
Great Nafud Desert
Stunning vistas of massive red-gold dunes stretching toward the western horizon.
Gulf of Aqaba
On clear days, the shimmering blue of the Red Sea's northern arm is visible in the far distance.
Dead Sea Basin
The deep blue waters and white salt shores of the Jordan Rift Valley, the lowest point on Earth.
Nur Mountains
The dramatic, craggy limestone peaks of the Amanus range as the plane prepares for its final descent into Hatay.
Book a left-side window seat for morning flights to keep the sun behind you and avoid glare. Around 70-80 minutes into the flight, look for the distinct change in elevation and color marking the Jordan Valley. Winter flights may offer views of snow-capped peaks in the Nur Mountains.
Central Plateau
The rugged, rocky terrain of the Najd region showing the ancient geological heart of the peninsula.
Harrat Al-Sham
Vast, dark basaltic volcanic fields that contrast sharply with the surrounding beige desert.
Syrian Steppe
The high desert plateau extending toward the Euphrates, showing seasonal riverbeds and nomadic patterns.
Amik Valley
A lush, green patchwork of fertile agricultural land surrounding the Orontes River just before landing.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights, as the setting sun creates long, dramatic shadows across the volcanic fields and desert dunes. Watch for the sudden transition from arid desert to the fertile green plains of the Hatay province in the final 15 minutes.
Distance: 1,610 km (1,000 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 9 min
Departure: RUH (24.957599639892575, 46.69879913330078)
Arrival: HTY (36.36277771, 36.282222747800006)
Route Type: International
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