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DOHIAH

Our Recommendation
8.7

Right Side of the Plane

The right side is superior for this ultra-long-haul route due to the northern-facing window views which avoid direct solar glare, offering clearer sights of the Caucasus Mountains, the vast Greenland ice sheet, and the rugged Canadian Shield.

Right Side Highlights
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The Persian Gulf

Crystal clear turquoise waters and man-made islands off the coast of Qatar and Kuwait.

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Caucasus Range

Breathtaking views of the high peaks between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea.

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Scandinavian Coast

The jagged coastline of Norway and the North Sea, depending on the specific NAT track.

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Arctic Ice Sheet

Incredible, vast expanses of white ice and massive glaciers crossing central Greenland.

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Hudson Bay

The remote, wild coastline of northern Canada, often frozen or filled with drift ice.

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Midwestern Grids

The distinct geometric agricultural patterns of the American Midwest as you head south toward Texas.

The right side is the 'cool' side for photography, as you are looking north, away from the sun. This provides the best lighting for capturing the Greenland ice cap. Additionally, on winter flights, this side offers a much higher chance of spotting the Aurora Borealis during the darker portions of the flight over the North Atlantic.

Left Side Highlights
8.1
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Doha Skyline

Stunning aerial views of the West Bay skyscrapers and The Pearl-Qatar immediately after takeoff.

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Mesopotamian Basin

The winding paths of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers through Iraq, the cradle of civilization.

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Taurus Mountains

The dramatic, rugged peaks of southern Turkey often covered in snow during winter months.

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Central European Plains

A patchwork of historic farmlands and dense urban centers across Hungary and Germany.

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Southern Greenland

Deep fjords and floating icebergs along the southern coast of the world's largest island.

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Greater Houston

Aerial perspective of the sprawling Texas metropolitan area during the final descent into IAH.

On the left side, you will face south for the majority of the transatlantic crossing. While this offers great views of the sun, the glare can be intense and may require you to keep your window shade down for long periods. Choose this side if you prefer seeing the Doha skyline at departure and the sprawl of Houston upon arrival.

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Route Information

Distance: 12,933 km (8,036 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 15 hrs 13 min

Departure: DOH (25.273056, 51.608056)

Arrival: IAH (29.98439979553223, -95.34140014648438)

Route Type: International

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