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TUU → RUH
Which side of the plane to sit from Tabuk Airport (Tabuk) to King Khaled International Airport (Riyadh)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers the most dramatic views of the volcanic landscapes near Tabuk and the spectacular Tuwaiq Escarpment during the approach into Riyadh.
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Harrat Volcanic Fields
Dark, ancient basaltic lava flows and volcanic cones located south of Tabuk provide a lunar-like landscape.
Tuwaiq Escarpment
The magnificent limestone cliffs that stretch across central Arabia, visible as a jagged line during the descent.
KAFD Skyline
A stunning view of the King Abdullah Financial District and its futuristic skyscrapers as the plane aligns for landing.
Diriyah District
The historic mud-brick architecture of At-Turaif, a UNESCO World Heritage site, often visible on the final approach.
The right side is superior for landmarks. For the best experience, book a morning flight to have the sun behind you, illuminating the Tuwaiq cliffs and the Riyadh skyline. During landing at RUH, the right side usually provides a direct view of the city center and the iconic Kingdom Centre tower if the flight approaches from the north.
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Great Nafud Desert
Vast stretches of reddish-gold sand dunes extending toward the northern horizon shortly after takeoff.
Al-Qassim Agriculture
Unique circular irrigation patterns and green oases contrasting sharply with the surrounding desert near Buraydah.
Northern Riyadh Suburbs
A bird's eye view of the rapidly expanding urban sprawl and organized residential grids of the capital's north.
Choose the left side for afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. It provides an excellent view of the circular crop fields in the central region, which are particularly striking when the sun is low, casting long shadows across the dunes.
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Get eSIMs for Saudi ArabiaDistance: 1,070 km (665 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 26 min
Departure: TUU (28.3654, 36.6189)
Arrival: RUH (24.957599639892575, 46.69879913330078)
Route Type: Domestic
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