Taking off from the left side provides a stunning perspective of the Mount Lebanon range and the green-clad hills of the Chouf region as the plane gains altitude. This side offers a dramatic view of Lebanon's rising topography contrasted against the urban southern suburbs.
The left side offers the most dramatic contrasts, featuring the lush Nile Delta, the sprawling lights of Cairo, and the volcanic peaks of the Tibesti Mountains in Chad.
The right side is highly recommended for its spectacular views of the Lebanese mountain ranges immediately after departure and the dramatic, often snow-capped Taurus Mountains in Turkey.
The Left Side offers the most dramatic contrast, featuring the high peaks of the Mount Lebanon range, the fertile Bekaa Valley, and the vast Lake Tharthar as you approach Baghdad.
The left side offers a superior perspective of the Lebanon Mountain range immediately after takeoff, followed by the winding path of the Tigris River and the vast Mesopotamian Marshes as you approach Basra.
The Right Side offers a spectacular perspective of the Mediterranean coastline at departure, the lush expanse of the Nile Delta, and the classic golden dunes of the Sahara before hitting the Atlantic coast.
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the dramatic Lebanese mountain ranges and the primary urban skyline of Kuwait City upon arrival.
The left side provides a more dramatic departure view of the Mount Lebanon range and the Bekaa Valley, followed by excellent views of the red sand dunes of the An Nafud desert and a high probability of seeing the Riyadh skyline during the northern approach.
The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic Mount Lebanon range and the fertile Bekaa Valley immediately after takeoff, followed by a better angle for the coastal approach into Dammam.
The left side provides the most iconic views of the Lebanese coast upon departure and a better perspective of the Northern Gulf coastline and Kuwait City during the transit towards Bahrain.