The right side wins on both ends of the flight: dramatic Empty Quarter dunes during the Riyadh departure and Western Ghats terrain during the Bangalore approach, while the left side offers flatter, less distinctive desert and plateau scenery throughout.
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Flight Path
Riyadh to Bangalore is 2,175 miles (3,500 km), a flight of about 4 hours 15 minutes.
Arabian Sea crossing, Omani coastline near the Gulf of Oman, open water with no landmarks for several hours before the Indian coast
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from RUH
RIGHTClimbing out of Riyadh on a southeast heading, the right side faces the vast linear dune fields of the Rub' al Khali (Empty Quarter), which show up as dramatic golden ridgelines against the flat plateau. The left side mostly shows the city grid of Riyadh fading into flatter, less textured desert.
Landing at BLR
RIGHTOn the descent into Bangalore, the flight path crosses the Karnataka coastline south of Mangalore before turning inland, putting the forested ridgelines and terraced valleys of the Western Ghats on the right side of the aircraft. The left side during this phase mostly shows flatter Deccan plateau farmland with fewer distinctive features.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from King Khaled International (RUH) to Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Riyadh to Bangalore. The right side wins on both ends of the flight: dramatic Empty Quarter dunes during the Riyadh departure and Western Ghats terrain during the Bangalore approach, while the left side offers flatter, less distinctive desert and plateau scenery throughout.
What can I see during takeoff from King Khaled International in Riyadh?
During takeoff from King Khaled International (RUH), sit on the Right side for the best views. Climbing out of Riyadh on a southeast heading, the right side faces the vast linear dune fields of the Rub' al Khali (Empty Quarter), which show up as dramatic golden ridgelines against the flat plateau. The left side mostly shows the city grid of Riyadh fading into flatter, less textured desert. Notable sights include: Rub' al Khali sand dunes, Riyadh city outskirts, Wadi channels cutting through the plateau.
What can I see when landing at Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru in Bangalore?
When landing at Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the descent into Bangalore, the flight path crosses the Karnataka coastline south of Mangalore before turning inland, putting the forested ridgelines and terraced valleys of the Western Ghats on the right side of the aircraft. The left side during this phase mostly shows flatter Deccan plateau farmland with fewer distinctive features. Notable sights include: Western Ghats ridgelines, Karnataka coastal plain, reservoir lakes near the Ghats, Bangalore's outer suburbs.
How long is the flight from Riyadh to Bangalore?
The flight from King Khaled International (RUH) to Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR) takes about 4 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,175 miles (3,500 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Riyadh to Bangalore flight path pass over?
Arabian Sea crossing, Omani coastline near the Gulf of Oman, open water with no landmarks for several hours before the Indian coast