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SHJ → TIF
Which side of the plane to sit from Sharjah International Airport (Sharjah) to Ta’if Regional Airport (Taif)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the iconic Dubai skyline shortly after takeoff from Sharjah, followed by the vast red dunes of the Arabian desert and a dramatic approach over the Sarawat mountain range.
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Dubai Skyline
Panoramic views of the Burj Khalifa and the dense skyscrapers of Downtown Dubai as the aircraft climbs out of Sharjah.
Ad-Dahna Desert
Crossing the distinctive 'river' of red sand dunes that connects the Great Nafud and the Rub' al Khali deserts.
Riyadh Outskirts
Aerial perspective of the sprawling capital of Saudi Arabia and its distinctive grid-patterned urban expansion.
Sarawat Mountains
The rugged peaks and deep valleys of the western highlands as the plane descends toward the high-altitude city of Taif.
Al-Hada Zigzag Road
The famous winding mountain pass road visible just before landing, carved into the steep granite cliffs.
Sit on the left for the best chance to see the Burj Khalifa shortly after takeoff. For afternoon flights, this side remains in the shade, reducing glare for photography. During the final 20 minutes, watch for the sudden transition from flat desert to jagged mountain terrain.
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Arabian Gulf Coast
A view of the coastline stretching north toward Ajman and Umm Al Quwain immediately after departure.
Najd Plateau
The vast, rocky interior of Saudi Arabia characterized by ancient wadi beds and flat limestone plateaus.
Harrat Rahat
Distant views of the massive volcanic fields featuring dark basalt flows and dormant cinder cones north of the flight path.
Taif Orchards
The green patches of Taif's famous rose farms and fruit orchards visible during the final approach over the city.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the direct sun. Keep an eye out for circular irrigation farms in the central desert which look like green polka dots from 30,000 feet. On clear days, you may see the dark volcanic soil of the northern lava fields.
Book Hotels in TaifDistance: 1,586 km (985 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 7 min
Departure: SHJ (25.32859992980957, 55.5172004699707)
Arrival: TIF (21.483001, 40.543442)
Route Type: International
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