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DOH → JFK
Which side of the plane to sit from Hamad International Airport (Doha) to John F Kennedy International Airport (New York)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic mountain ranges of the Middle East, the potentially breathtaking crossing of the Greenland ice cap, and a higher probability of seeing the Manhattan skyline on the final approach into JFK.
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Zagros & Taurus Mountains
Spectacular views of the rugged, snow-capped peaks across Iran and Eastern Turkey during the first few hours of flight.
Black Sea Coast
The deep blue contrast of the Black Sea meeting the northern coastline of Turkey.
Greenland Ice Sheet
On typical Great Circle routes, passengers can see massive glaciers and icebergs along the southern tip of Greenland.
Canadian Maritimes
The rocky, indented coastlines of Newfoundland and Nova Scotia as the plane re-enters North American airspace.
Manhattan Skyline
During the 'Parkway Visual' or 'Canarsie' approach to JFK, this side offers iconic views of the Empire State Building and Central Park.
Seat yourself on the right for the most diverse geographic highlights. To see Greenland, check the flight path on your monitor roughly 8-9 hours into the journey. For the best NYC views, hope for a northern arrival path where the plane banks over Long Island Sound, putting the skyline directly in your window's frame.
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Doha West Bay
Dramatic views of the futuristic Doha skyline and the Pearl-Qatar shortly after takeoff from Hamad International.
Mesopotamian Basin
Aerial views of the historic Tigris and Euphrates river systems winding through the Iraqi desert landscapes.
European Farmlands
The intricate patchwork of agricultural fields across Central Europe and the United Kingdom.
Atlantic Sunset
Due to the westbound heading, the left side provides a prolonged and stunning sunset over the ocean before reaching the US.
The left side is ideal for passengers who prefer to avoid direct sunlight during the middle of this long westbound flight. It provides excellent views of the Qatari coast at departure and the New Jersey coastline during the standard landing patterns if the flight approaches JFK from the south.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 10,769 km (6,692 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 12 hrs 40 min
Departure: DOH (25.273056, 51.608056)
Arrival: JFK (40.63980103, -73.77890015)
Route Type: International
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