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RUH → KWI
Which side of the plane to sit from King Khaled International Airport (Riyadh) to Kuwait International Airport (Kuwait)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the iconic red sand dunes of the Ad-Dahna desert and the impressive skyline of Kuwait City alongside the Arabian Gulf during the final approach.
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Ad-Dahna Dunes
The 'River of Sand', a narrow strip of high-red sand dunes that creates a striking color contrast from the air.
Burgan Oil Field
One of the planet's largest oil fields, easily identified by its vast network of pipelines and industrial infrastructure near the border.
Kuwait Coastline
The turquoise waters of the Arabian Gulf meeting the desert sands as the flight prepares for landing.
Kuwait Towers
The iconic blue-tiled spheres of the Kuwait Towers are often visible on the right during a southern approach to KWI.
The right side is spectacular during late afternoon flights when the 'golden hour' light intensifies the red hues of the Dahna dunes. During night flights, look for the bright gas flares from the oil fields which illuminate the desert like small fires.
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Riyadh Expansion
Aerial views of the rapid urban development and modern grid layouts of northern Riyadh upon departure.
Tuwaiq Plateau
Distanced views of the dramatic limestone escarpments that define the central Saudi landscape.
Al Jahra
The sprawling residential areas and historical oasis town located just west of Kuwait City.
Choose the left side for morning flights to keep the sun behind you, providing better visibility for the desert's subtle textures. Watch for circular irrigation farms that appear as bright green dots against the beige landscape.
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Get eSIMs for KuwaitDistance: 491 km (305 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 49 min
Departure: RUH (24.957599639892575, 46.69879913330078)
Arrival: KWI (29.226600646972656, 47.96889877319336)
Route Type: International
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