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RUH → HYD
Which side of the plane to sit from King Khaled International Airport (Riyadh) to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (Hyderabad)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior angle for observing the dramatic transition from the Arabian Sea to the Indian coastline, offering excellent views of the Western Ghats and the Deccan Plateau's unique topography.
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Ad-Dahna Desert
A striking corridor of reddish sand dunes that connects the great Nafud and Rub' al Khali deserts.
Konkan Coastline
Breathtaking views of the Indian west coast's bays, estuaries, and white-sand beaches near Ratnagiri.
Sahyadri Cliffs
Dramatic vertical cliff faces and deep valleys that mark the edge of the Deccan Plateau.
Krishna River Basin
The winding paths of major river systems and lush agricultural patterns of interior India.
Hyderabad Approach
Potential views of the historic city center and landmarks like Hussain Sagar Lake depending on wind direction.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to enjoy the sunset over the Arabian Sea. During the monsoon season (June to September), this side offers spectacular views of massive waterfalls cascading down the Western Ghats.
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Riyadh Cityscape
A bird's-eye view of Riyadh's modern architecture, including the Kingdom Centre, immediately after takeoff.
Rub' al Khali Edge
The northern fringes of the 'Empty Quarter' featuring vast, undulating orange sand dunes.
Central Arabian Sea
Vast expanses of deep blue water with occasional views of large cargo vessels on international shipping lanes.
Northern Western Ghats
The rugged, mist-covered peaks of the Sahyadri range as the flight enters Indian mainland airspace.
Hyderabad Suburban Sprawl
The rapidly developing tech corridors and the Outer Ring Road during the final approach.
Choose the left side for morning departures to have the sun behind you, illuminating the desert sands with high clarity. On final approach to HYD, look for the large HITEC City developments.
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Get eSIMs for IndiaDistance: 3,393 km (2,108 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs
Departure: RUH (24.957599639892575, 46.69879913330078)
Arrival: HYD (17.2313175201, 78.4298553467)
Route Type: International
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