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Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic landscapes of the Musandam Peninsula and the iconic King Fahd Causeway connecting Bahrain to Saudi Arabia.

Right Side Highlights
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Colombo Port City

Aerial view of the massive land reclamation project and the Colombo skyline during climb-out.

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Indian Peninsula

Depending on the specific airway, the distant coastline of Kerala or Karnataka may be visible.

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Musandam Fjords

Spectacular views of the 'Norway of Arabia' with its jagged limestone cliffs and deep blue inlets.

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Strait of Hormuz

Spot numerous oil tankers navigating one of the world's most critical maritime chokepoints.

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Zagros Mountains

On clear days, the rugged, sun-scorched mountains of the Iranian coast are visible across the Gulf.

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King Fahd Causeway

The 25km series of bridges and causeways linking Bahrain to Saudi Arabia is clearly visible on approach.

The right side is highly recommended for daytime flights. Keep your camera ready about 50 minutes before landing to capture the Musandam Peninsula. For the best view of the King Fahd Causeway, look out during the final base leg of the approach. Morning flights offer the best lighting as the sun will be behind the aircraft, illuminating the Iranian and Omani coastlines.

Left Side Highlights
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Sri Lankan Coastline

Lush tropical scenery and golden beaches visible immediately after takeoff from Colombo.

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Arabian Sea Horizon

Uninterrupted views of the ocean, perfect for sunset watching on evening departures.

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Omani Desert

The vast golden expanse of the Rub' al Khali visible in the distance as the plane turns toward the Gulf.

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UAE Skyline Glow

On night flights, the distant lights of Dubai and Sharjah create a luminous horizon to the south.

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Bahraini Reefs

Turquoise shallow waters and coral formations near the southern tip of the island during descent.

Select a seat on the left for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Arabian Sea. During the final approach into BAH, look for the artificial 'petal' islands of Durrat Al Bahrain. If flying at night, this side provides a glimpse of the illuminated urban sprawl of the Emirates along the southern coast of the Gulf.

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Route Information

Distance: 3,752 km (2,331 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 25 min

Departure: CMB (7.180759906768799, 79.88410186767578)

Arrival: BAH (26.27079963684082, 50.63359832763672)

Route Type: International

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