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DOH → KRT
Which side of the plane to sit from Hamad International Airport (Doha) to Khartoum International Airport (Khartoum)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is superior for capturing the iconic Doha skyline and The Pearl-Qatar upon departure, followed by the unique circular irrigation patterns in Saudi Arabia and the spectacular confluence of the Blue and White Niles during the descent into Khartoum.
Doha West Bay
Unmatched views of Doha's futuristic skyscrapers and the artificial islands of The Pearl-Qatar.
Saudi Irrigation Circles
Massive, perfectly circular green crop fields contrasting sharply with the barren Saudi desert.
Red Sea Reefs
Clear turquoise waters and intricate coral reef systems along the Sudanese coastline near Port Sudan.
The Nile Confluence
The distinct visual meeting point of the Blue Nile and the White Nile as they join to form the main Nile.
Omdurman Grid
The sprawling urban layout of Khartoum's sister city across the river during the landing sequence.
This is the 'money' side for photography. Request a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat blur when filming the Nile confluence. The desert air is clearest during the winter months; during summer, midday flights often encounter dust haze that can obscure ground features.
Lusail and East Doha
Aerial views of Qatar's northern developments and the expansive Persian Gulf coastline.
Ad-Dahna Desert Dunes
The striking reddish-orange sands of the central Arabian desert corridor in Saudi Arabia.
Red Sea Crossing
Deep blue maritime views as the flight leaves the Arabian Peninsula towards the African coast.
Itbay Mountains
The rugged, arid mountain range that runs parallel to the Red Sea in eastern Sudan.
Gezira Scheme
Views of one of the world's largest irrigation projects south of Khartoum during the final approach.
Sit on the left for early morning flights to see the sunrise over the Persian Gulf. This side offers better views of the vastness of the Arabian interior and the rugged topography of the Red Sea Hills. Use a polarizer filter if possible to cut through the desert haze.
Distance: 2,255 km (1,401 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs
Departure: DOH (25.273056, 51.608056)
Arrival: KRT (15.589500427246096, 32.55319976806641)
Route Type: International
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