SCT → RIY

Hadiboh Waterfront

Views of the capital city of Socotra nestled between the mountains and the turquoise Arabian Sea.

Qalansiyah Coast

Potential distant views of the Detwah Lagoon and the stunning western tip of the island.

Ras Baghashwa

The dramatic first point of contact with the Yemeni mainland, featuring rugged coastal cliffs.

Hadhramaut Escarpment

Massive limestone plateaus and deeply carved wadis that characterize the south Arabian landscape.

Hajhir Mountains

The jagged granite peaks and high plateaus that form the rugged interior heart of Socotra Island.

Southern Dunes

The expansive white sand plains of Steroh visible as the aircraft gains altitude and heads northwest.

Gulf of Aden

A vast expanse of deep blue water where the Indian Ocean meets the gateway to the Red Sea.

Mukalla Port

The historical harbor and white-washed buildings of the city as the aircraft lines up for landing.