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ULH → RUH
Which side of the plane to sit from Majeed Bin Abdulaziz Airport (Al-Ula) to King Khaled International Airport (Riyadh)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side offers unparalleled views of Al-Ula's iconic sandstone mountains and ancient lava fields shortly after takeoff, followed by the dramatic Tuwaiq Escarpment upon arrival in Riyadh.
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Al-Ula Rock Formations
Breathtaking views of the towering sandstone monoliths and narrow canyons that define the Al-Ula landscape.
Harrat Khaybar
One of Saudi Arabia's largest volcanic fields, featuring stark black basalt and perfectly formed volcanic craters.
Tuwaiq Escarpment
The dramatic 'Edge of the World' limestone cliffs that run for hundreds of miles through the center of the country.
Riyadh City Center
Aerial view of the Kingdom Centre and Faisaliyah Tower as the plane aligns with King Khaled International Airport.
The Right Side is essential for the first 15 minutes of the flight; keep your camera ready immediately after takeoff from ULH. Late afternoon flights offer spectacular golden hour lighting on the Tuwaiq cliffs. In winter, the contrast between the black volcanic rock and the desert sand is particularly sharp and photogenic.
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Great Nafud Basin
Witness the southern reaches of the massive red sand desert stretching toward the horizon.
Hail Region
Far-off views of the mountains surrounding the city of Hail, a historic crossroad of the Arabian Peninsula.
Riyadh Northern Suburbs
Clear views of the expanding urban sprawl and modern infrastructure of northern Riyadh during the final descent.
Sit here if you prefer the softer light of the northern sky during midday flights. It provides a great perspective of the vast emptiness of the inner Najd plateau. For night flights, this side offers a better view of the bright lights of the Al-Qassim region cities if the flight path tracks slightly north.
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Get eSIMs for Saudi ArabiaDistance: 875 km (544 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 28 min
Departure: ULH (26.48, 38.1288888889)
Arrival: RUH (24.957599639892575, 46.69879913330078)
Route Type: Domestic
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