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BAH → LHE
Which side of the plane to sit from Bahrain International Airport (Bahrain) to Alama Iqbal International Airport (Lahore)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior view of the dramatic Makran coastal mountain ranges and the winding Indus River as you descend into the Punjab plains.
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Qatar Coastline
Catch glimpses of the northern tip of the Qatar peninsula shortly after departing Bahrain.
Makran Coastal Range
Stunning views of the rugged, moon-like rock formations along the coast of Balochistan.
Hingol Mud Volcanoes
Unique geological formations visible along the southern coastline of Pakistan.
Indus River
Watch the massive Indus River wind through the Sindh and Punjab provinces.
Faisalabad District
View the industrial heartland and geometric farm layouts near the end of the journey.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct glare from the southern sun. The most dramatic scenery occurs during the mid-flight transition from the Arabian Sea to the Indus basin. Keep your camera ready for the intricate patterns of the Indus river delta tributaries if the flight path stays south.
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Manama Skyline
Excellent views of Bahrain's capital and the King Fahd Causeway during the initial climb.
UAE Coastline
Distant views of the Dubai and Sharjah skylines depending on the specific air corridor.
Gulf of Oman
High-altitude views of heavy maritime traffic and tankers navigating the Strait of Hormuz.
Thar Desert
The golden sands of the desert bordering India are visible as you head towards Lahore.
Punjab Plains
A patchwork quilt of green and gold agricultural fields during the final approach.
The right side is ideal for night flights to see the intense urbanization and light clusters of the Gulf cities and later the dense population centers of the Pakistani Punjab. For afternoon flights, this side will be in the shade, making photography easier if you are flying East.
Book Hotels in LahoreDistance: 2,381 km (1,479 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 10 min
Departure: BAH (26.27079963684082, 50.63359832763672)
Arrival: LHE (31.5216007232666, 74.40360260009766)
Route Type: International
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