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RUH → PEW
Which side of the plane to sit from King Khaled International Airport (Riyadh) to Peshawar International Airport (Peshawar)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic snow-capped peaks of the Hindu Kush range during the descent and the striking orange dunes of the Ad-Dahna desert shortly after takeoff.
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Riyadh Cityscape
Aerial view of the sprawling Saudi capital and the King Abdullah Financial District shortly after takeoff.
Ad-Dahna Desert
A narrow strip of high-contrast red sand dunes that connects the great northern and southern deserts of Arabia.
Dasht-e Lut
Views of the Lut Desert in Iran, a UNESCO site known for its dramatic 'yardangs' or wind-sculpted rock ridges.
Hindu Kush Mountains
Stunning vistas of the high-altitude mountain range as the flight approaches the Pakistan-Afghanistan border.
Peshawar Valley
Green agricultural patches and the urban sprawl of one of the oldest cities in South Asia during final descent.
Choose a seat in front of the wing for the best views of the Hindu Kush. For daytime flights, the sun is typically to the south, making the left side better for photography without glare. Watch for the 'Edge of the World' cliffs shortly after departing Riyadh.
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Persian Gulf
Views of the turquoise waters and the industrial coastline of the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia.
Manama and Dammam
Distant views of the Bahraini capital and the Dammam metropolitan area as the plane exits the Arabian Peninsula.
Registan Desert
The arid plateau of Southern Afghanistan, characterized by red sand hills and seasonal riverbeds.
Sulaiman Range
The massive mountain system that forms the eastern edge of the Iranian Plateau, featuring distinct geological folding.
Indus River Basin
The start of the fertile plains of the Indus River system visible on the horizon during the eastern approach.
The right side is excellent for early morning flights to catch the sunrise over the Persian Gulf. During the final approach into Peshawar, keep an eye out for the rugged ridges of the Sulaiman Mountains which define the border region.
Book Hotels in PeshawarDistance: 2,595 km (1,612 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 28 min
Departure: RUH (24.957599639892575, 46.69879913330078)
Arrival: PEW (33.993900299072266, 71.51460266113281)
Route Type: International
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