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AUH → BEY
Which side of the plane to sit from Abu Dhabi International Airport (Abu Dhabi) to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (Beirut)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the Abu Dhabi skyline upon departure, followed by the dramatic textures of the Arabian desert and a stunning panoramic descent over the Mount Lebanon range into Beirut.
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Abu Dhabi Skyline
Aerial views of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and the skyscrapers of the city center shortly after takeoff from AUH.
Rub' al Khali
The edge of the Empty Quarter provides a mesmerizing display of orange sand dunes and vast desert horizons across Saudi Arabia.
The Dead Sea
On clear days, the shimmering blue waters of the lowest point on Earth are visible as the flight crosses near the Jordanian border.
Mount Lebanon Range
A spectacular view of the snow-capped peaks (in winter) and rugged limestone ridges as you enter Lebanese airspace.
Beqaa Valley
The fertile green valley sandwiched between the mountain ranges is highly visible during the initial descent phase.
Book a window seat on the left (typically 'A') to capture the iconic view of the Lebanese coast and mountains during the approach. For daytime flights, this side offers the best lighting for photography of the desert textures. During the final turn into BEY, you will see the dense urban landscape of southern Beirut meeting the sea.
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Persian Gulf Coast
Beautiful views of the turquoise waters and the coastal industrial architecture of the UAE and Qatar in the distance.
Oil Fields
Spot the intricate network of oil extraction sites and desert roads spanning the northern regions of Saudi Arabia.
Anti-Lebanon Mountains
The stark, rocky border range between Syria and Lebanon provides a dramatic geological contrast to the desert plains.
Mediterranean Horizon
If the plane approaches from the north, you get a vast view of the Mediterranean Sea and the northern Lebanese shoreline.
The right side is preferable for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. It provides an excellent perspective of the Syrian desert's volcanic fields (Harrat). If the flight path takes a northern approach into BEY, you may see the city of Tripoli and the coastline of Batroun before landing.
Book Hotels in BeirutDistance: 2,129 km (1,323 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 50 min
Departure: AUH (24.433000564575195, 54.651100158691406)
Arrival: BEY (33.820899963378906, 35.488399505615234)
Route Type: International
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