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RUH → RAH
Which side of the plane to sit from King Khaled International Airport (Riyadh) to Rafha Domestic Airport (Rafha)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a more diverse view of historical sites like Diriyah and the distant geological drama of the Tuwaiq escarpment shortly after departure.
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At-Turaif District
Aerial view of the UNESCO World Heritage site in Diriyah and the lush palm groves of Wadi Hanifa.
Tuwaiq Escarpment
The rugged cliffs of the Tuwaiq plateau stretching into the distance westward.
Nafud Al-Khafs
Expansive golden sand dunes that mark the transition between the capital and the northern plains.
Al-Majma'ah
View of the historic oasis city and its modern urban expansion in the Najd region.
Circular Farms
Distinctive green center-pivot irrigation circles dotting the desert landscape near the Al-Qassim border.
Sit on the left for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh glare of the eastern sun. The initial ascent provides the best view of Riyadh's historic outskirts. During winter, look for temporary lakes (Rauda) that form in the desert basins after rain.
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A striking view of the King Abdullah Financial District's skyscrapers during the initial climb out of RUH.
Ad-Dahna Desert
The famous 'Red Desert' sand belt that appears as a narrow ribbon of orange-red dunes.
Sudair City
The massive grid layout of the Sudair Industrial and Business City standing out against the barren desert.
The Tapline Route
Visible stretches of the historic Trans-Arabian Pipeline corridor as the aircraft approaches Rafha.
Morning flights are best for this side as the sun illuminates the red sands of the Ad-Dahna desert. Keep your camera ready shortly after takeoff for the best shots of Riyadh's modern financial district towers.
Book Hotels in RafhaDistance: 608 km (378 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 1 min
Departure: RUH (24.957599639892575, 46.69879913330078)
Arrival: RAH (29.626399993896484, 43.4906005859375)
Route Type: Domestic
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