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RUH → TUU
Which side of the plane to sit from King Khaled International Airport (Riyadh) to Tabuk Airport (Tabuk)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior perspective of the Great Nafud Desert's red sands and the unique center-pivot agricultural circles surrounding Tabuk during the descent.
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Great Nafud Desert
Massive expanses of deep orange and red longitudinal dunes extending toward the northern horizon.
Jabal Aja and Selma
The granite mountain ranges near Hail may be visible in the distance under clear atmospheric conditions.
Al-Ula Region
Glimpses of the sandstone canyons and ancient landscapes that characterize the Tayma and Al-Ula vicinity.
Agricultural Circles
Iconic green geometric patterns of center-pivot irrigation farms that appear like emerald dots in the desert.
Tabuk City Approach
A clear view of the city's grid layout and the military airbase as the aircraft turns for final approach.
The right side is ideal for photographers wanting to capture the contrast of the red sands and the green agricultural circles near Tabuk. Morning flights provide the best lighting for the Nafud dunes. Try to secure a seat away from the wing to fully appreciate the geometric patterns of the desert farms during descent.
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Riyadh Urban Sprawl
Aerial view of King Khaled International Airport and the northern residential expansion of the capital.
Arabian Shield
The transition from sedimentary plateaus to the ancient crystalline rock formations of the central peninsula.
Harrat Volcanic Fields
Expansive black lava flows and extinct volcanic craters that contrast sharply with the golden desert floor.
Midian Mountains
Rugged, jagged peaks of the Hijaz range appearing as the flight nears the western coastline region.
Sit on the left if you want to avoid direct sunlight for most of the morning flight. This side is better for spotting the dark volcanic 'Harrats' which are a unique geological feature of western Saudi Arabia. Late afternoon flights offer dramatic shadows across the mountain ridges.
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Get eSIMs for Saudi ArabiaDistance: 1,070 km (665 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 26 min
Departure: RUH (24.957599639892575, 46.69879913330078)
Arrival: TUU (28.3654, 36.6189)
Route Type: Domestic
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