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SHJ → AHB
Which side of the plane to sit from Sharjah International Airport (Sharjah) to Abha Regional Airport (Abha)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the UAE's iconic skylines upon departure and the dramatic Sarawat mountain escarpment as you approach the high-altitude city of Abha.
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UAE Coastline
Immediately after takeoff, catch glimpses of the Sharjah and Dubai skylines, including the Burj Khalifa on clear days.
Sarawat Escarpment
Experience the dramatic rise of the Asir Mountains, where peaks reach over 3,000 meters above sea level.
Abha Lake
The turquoise waters of the Abha Dam reservoir become visible during the final descent into the airport.
Cloud Seas
Abha is known as the 'City of Fog'; look for the clouds trapped against the mountain peaks during descent.
The right side is essential for the scenic approach into Abha. To maximize the experience, book an afternoon flight when the sun illuminates the western faces of the Sarawat Mountains. During winter months, this side offers the best chance to see the famous 'sea of clouds' over the Asir National Park.
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Rub' al Khali
Witness the vast, undulating orange dunes of the Empty Quarter, the world's largest contiguous sand desert.
Wadi Al-Dawasir
Observe the unique circular irrigation patterns of large-scale desert farming in the central Saudi plateau.
Najran Plateaus
Rugged rocky outcrops and ancient trade route paths visible as the plane enters southern Saudi airspace.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. This side provides the most consistent view of the sheer scale of the Arabian desert's interior. Look for the transition from sand dunes to the rocky heights of the southern Najd region.
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Get eSIMs for Saudi ArabiaDistance: 1,543 km (959 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 3 min
Departure: SHJ (25.32859992980957, 55.5172004699707)
Arrival: AHB (18.2404003143, 42.65660095210001)
Route Type: International
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