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Which side of the plane to sit from Hamad International Airport (Doha) to Brussels Airport (Brussels)?

Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a superior departure view of the Doha skyline and strategic positioning for distant views of the Alps while crossing Central Europe.

Left Side Highlights
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Doha Skyline

Breathtaking views of the West Bay skyscrapers and Corniche shortly after takeoff from DOH.

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Zagros Mountains

Dramatic, folded limestone ridges visible as the flight tracks along the Iraq-Iran border region.

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Central Anatolia

Volcanic landscapes and the high-altitude plateau of central Turkey, including Lake Tuz.

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The Alps

On a clear day, the snow-capped peaks of the Austrian and Swiss Alps are visible to the south.

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Rhineland

The dense forests and historic urban centers of Western Germany as the flight nears the Belgian border.

For the best experience, choose a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat haze. On morning departures, the sun will be on the left, so keep your window shade down periodically to manage glare until reaching Europe.

Right Side Highlights
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The Pearl-Qatar

The iconic man-made island complex is often visible on the right during a northward departure.

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Euphrates River

The historic winding waters of the Euphrates as the flight crosses the fertile crescent of Iraq.

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Black Sea Coastline

Glimpses of the Turkish and Bulgarian coastlines if the flight path takes a more northerly corridor.

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Danube River

The massive waterway of the Danube is crossed multiple times while overflying the Balkans and Hungary.

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Brussels Approach

Views of the Atomium and the Brussels city center are common on the right side during the final descent.

The right side is generally the 'cool' side of the plane for this northbound route, avoiding direct sunlight. It provides excellent views of the Danube river system and is better for spotting the unique circular layout of The Pearl-Qatar during takeoff.

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Route Information

Distance: 4,892 km (3,040 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs 45 min

Departure: DOH (25.273056, 51.608056)

Arrival: BRU (50.9014015198, 4.48443984985)

Route Type: International

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