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DOH → LHR
Which side of the plane to sit from Hamad International Airport (Doha) to London Heathrow Airport (London)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is the definitive choice for this route, offering a front-row seat to the iconic London skyline approach and superior lighting conditions during westbound daylight flights.
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Doha West Bay
Immediate views of the futuristic skyscrapers and the Pearl-Qatar shortly after departure.
Bosphorus Strait
A stunning view of the maritime divide between Europe and Asia as the plane traverses Turkey.
Rhine River Valley
The winding river through Germany, dotted with historic towns and dense green forests.
Central London
The highlight of the trip: a low-altitude view of the Shard, Tower Bridge, and the London Eye on the final approach.
The right side is highly recommended for the approach into LHR. Most flights land facing West (Runway 27L/27R); if this is the case, the right side provides the classic aerial view of the Thames and Central London landmarks. Additionally, the sun will be behind you for most of the flight, providing the best natural lighting for landscape photography.
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Euphrates River
Visible winding through the arid landscapes of Iraq, marking the historic cradle of civilization.
Taurus Mountains
Dramatic, rugged peaks in Southern Turkey that are frequently covered in snow during winter months.
The Alps
On clear days with a southerly routing, the jagged peaks of the Swiss and Austrian Alps are visible to the south.
Paris Cityscape
If the flight path tracks through northern France, the sprawling urban grid of Paris and the Eiffel Tower may appear.
The left side offers excellent views of the Middle Eastern desert geography. However, since most flights from Doha to London depart in the morning or afternoon and travel West/Northwest, the sun will be on the left side for much of the journey, potentially causing significant glare. Use a window polariser for photography to mitigate this.
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Get eSIMs for United KingdomDistance: 5,241 km (3,257 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 6 hrs 10 min
Departure: DOH (25.273056, 51.608056)
Arrival: LHR (51.4706, -0.461941)
Route Type: International
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