Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Tunis to Riyadh. The right side captures the most dramatic scenery at departure (Mediterranean and Tunisian coast), while the left side dominates the approach. However, right-side seats offer the more visually striking initial climb-out over water and coastline, making it the stronger overall choice for this route.

During takeoff from Carthage (TUN), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Mediterranean coastline and the Gulf of Tunis as the aircraft climbs out on its typical southeast heading. You'll see the Tunisian coast receding northward, with the city of Tunis and its suburbs visible below during initial climb. Notable sights include: Gulf of Tunis, Mediterranean coastline, Tunis city sprawl, Cap Bon peninsula (to the northeast).

When landing at King Khaled International (RUH), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views during descent into Riyadh. As the aircraft approaches from the northwest on its typical landing vector, the left side reveals the Wadi Hanifah valley and the sprawling city of Riyadh with its distinctive urban grid and high-rise clusters becoming increasingly detailed. Notable sights include: Wadi Hanifah valley, Riyadh city center and skyline, Saudi desert terrain, King Khaled International Airport runways.

The flight from Carthage (TUN) to King Khaled International (RUH) takes Approximately 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the central Mediterranean, then transitions over Libya's coastal regions and interior desert. You'll pass over the Libyan coast near the Gulf of Sidra (visible from altitude as a broad indentation in the coastline), then inland over the Libyan Sahara with its flat, featureless tan terrain. The flight then crosses into Egypt briefly before entering Saudi Arabian airspace over the Red Sea's eastern shore, eventually reaching the Najd plateau where Riyadh sits. The most notable midpoint feature is the transition from Mediterranean blue water to the vast tan expanse of the Sahara and Arabian deserts—a stark color and texture change visible from cruising altitude.