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RUH → SAH
Which side of the plane to sit from King Khaled International Airport (Riyadh) to Sana'a International Airport (Sanaa)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior view of the dramatic Sarawat mountain range and the lush volcanic landscapes of the Yemeni highlands.
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Sarawat Highlands
The massive mountain spine of the Arabian Peninsula featuring deep canyons and rugged terrain.
Harraat Al-Baqiyah
Ancient basaltic lava fields creating dark, jagged scars across the desert landscape.
Jabal An-Nabi Shu'ayb
The highest peak in the Arabian Peninsula, located near Sana'a, often piercing the cloud layer.
Sana'a Basin
Breathtaking views of the ancient city's unique 'gingerbread' tower houses during the descent.
An afternoon flight is ideal for the right side; the setting sun highlights the jagged peaks of the Sarawat mountains and provides stunning lighting for the architectural details of Sana'a. Ensure a window seat away from the wing for the best mountain photography.
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Riyadh Expansion
Witness the rapid growth of the Saudi capital and its modern grid layout from above.
Tuwaiq Cliffs
The dramatic 'Edge of the World' limestone formation visible shortly after takeoff.
Wadi ad-Dawasir
A historic valley and trade route junction visible in the central desert.
Rub' al Khali
The vast, shimmering horizon of the world's largest sand sea visible to the southeast.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct glare, allowing for better visibility of the Tuwaiq Escarpment's shadow-defined ridges. Keep an eye out for the transition from desert plateau to mountainous terrain.
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Get eSIMs for YemenDistance: 1,085 km (674 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 27 min
Departure: RUH (24.957599639892575, 46.69879913330078)
Arrival: SAH (15.476300239562988, 44.21969985961914)
Route Type: International
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