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BSR → DOH
Which side of the plane to sit from Basrah International Airport (Basrah) to Hamad International Airport (Doha)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior view of the Arabian coastline, including the urban landscapes of Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, culminating in a spectacular approach over Doha's modern skyline.
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Bubiyan Island
The vast, uninhabited marshlands and intricate salt flat patterns of Kuwait's largest island.
Saudi Coastal Cities
Fly past the sprawling urban centers of Dammam and Al Khobar along the Saudi Arabian coast.
The Pearl-Qatar
A bird's-eye view of the iconic man-made island during the final approach into Hamad International.
Doha West Bay
The dense cluster of futuristic skyscrapers forming Doha's recognizable skyline.
Lusail Stadium
Spot the golden bowl-shaped stadium, a centerpiece of the 2022 World Cup, located north of the city.
Select a window seat on the right for the iconic Doha city approach. Late afternoon flights provide dramatic lighting over the desert dunes and salt flats. If landing from the north, this side offers an unobstructed view of the Lusail and West Bay developments.
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Shatt al-Arab
The confluence of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers flowing into the Gulf right after takeoff.
Zagros Mountains
On clear days, the distant, rugged peaks of the Iranian mountain range are visible across the water.
Oil Infrastructure
Numerous offshore drilling rigs and massive oil tankers navigating the world's busiest shipping lanes.
Gulf Islands
Views of small, strategic islands like Khark and the unique turquoise reefs surrounding them.
The left side is best for morning flights to see the sunrise over the water. It offers a broader view of the Persian Gulf's open expanse and the industrial scale of the regional oil trade. Use polarized sunglasses to better see the coral reefs near the Iranian coast.
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Get eSIMs for QatarDistance: 703 km (437 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 10 min
Departure: BSR (30.54910087585449, 47.66210174560547)
Arrival: DOH (25.273056, 51.608056)
Route Type: International
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