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DOHGRU

Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers the most iconic views of the Doha skyline immediately after takeoff and provides a superior perspective of the Nile River and the Brazilian highlands during the final descent.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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Doha Skyline

Uninterrupted views of the West Bay skyscrapers and The Pearl-Qatar as the aircraft climbs away from Hamad International.

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Sudanese Desert

Dramatic patterns of the golden Sahara and the winding path of the Nile River near Khartoum.

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Sahel Savannah

The visual transition from arid desert to the semi-arid grasslands of Central and West Africa.

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Atlantic Horizon

Clear views of the South Atlantic, often catching the sun lower on the horizon during the long westward trek.

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Serra da Mantiqueira

The rugged, lush mountain ranges of the Brazilian interior as the plane navigates toward the state of Sao Paulo.

On the typical morning departure from Doha, the left side avoids the harshest direct southern sunlight over Africa. This side is also preferred for the approach into GRU, as it often provides a sweeping view of the massive Sao Paulo urban sprawl if the landing is from the east.

Right Side Highlights
7.4
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Persian Gulf

Aerial views of the shallow emerald waters and artificial islands along the Qatari coastline.

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Red Sea Coast

Stunning contrasts between the deep blue sea and the jagged mountain ridges of the Saudi Arabian coast.

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Lake Chad

A rare glimpse of this massive, shallow lake located at the edge of the Sahara Desert.

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Gulf of Guinea

The lush green tropical forests and coastal inlets of West Africa before heading out over the ocean.

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South Atlantic Sunset

Perfect positioning for a spectacular sunset over the water as the flight nears the South American continent.

The right side is ideal for passengers who enjoy ocean views and want to catch the sunset during the Transatlantic crossing. Be sure to close window shades over Africa to manage cabin heat, as the sun will be positioned to the north/right for a significant portion of the midday flight path.

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Route Information

Distance: 11,858 km (7,368 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 13 hrs 57 min

Departure: DOH (25.273056, 51.608056)

Arrival: GRU (-23.435556411743164, -46.47305679321289)

Route Type: International

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