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DOH → CCJ
Which side of the plane to sit from Hamad International Airport (Doha) to Calicut International Airport (Calicut)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side of the aircraft offers the most iconic views, including the sprawling Doha skyline, the rugged Hajar Mountains of Oman, and the vibrant, lush greenery of the Western Ghats upon arrival in India.
Doha Skyline
A spectacular view of the West Bay skyscrapers and The Pearl-Qatar immediately after takeoff from Hamad International.
The Palm Jebel Ali
Clear views of Dubai's famous man-made palm islands if the flight path follows the northern UAE coastline.
Hajar Mountains
The jagged, dark peaks of the Hajar range stretching across the UAE and Oman border provide a stark contrast to the desert.
Western Ghats
During the descent into Calicut, witness the dramatic, forest-clad slopes of the Western Ghats range.
Malabar Landscape
The final approach reveals a dense canopy of coconut palms and traditional red-tiled roofs characteristic of Kerala.
For the best views of the Doha skyline, choose a window seat on the left. On morning flights, the sun will be behind you, providing perfect lighting for photography of the UAE coast and the Western Ghats. Be aware that during the monsoon season (June to September), cloud cover may obscure the landing views, but the cloud formations themselves are often massive and impressive.
Al Janoub Stadium
Spot the Zaha Hadid-designed stadium in Al Wakrah during the initial climb out of Doha.
Rub' al Khali Fringes
The vast, undulating orange dunes of the Empty Quarter desert are visible to the south as you traverse the UAE.
Abu Dhabi Archipelago
Numerous natural desert islands and clear turquoise waters along the southern Gulf coast.
Arabian Sea Sunset
On evening flights, the right side provides a front-row seat to the sun setting over the open ocean.
The right side is ideal for passengers on late afternoon flights wanting to see the sunset over the Arabian Sea. It also offers a unique perspective of the southern Qatari coastline and the industrial city of Mesaieed shortly after departure. If landing from the west, the right side provides the first glimpse of the southern Kerala coastline and backwater networks.
Distance: 3,005 km (1,867 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 32 min
Departure: DOH (25.273056, 51.608056)
Arrival: CCJ (11.1367998123, 75.95529937740001)
Route Type: International
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