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DOH → MAD
Which side of the plane to sit from Hamad International Airport (Doha) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (Madrid)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the Mediterranean archipelagos, the dramatic coastlines of Greece and Italy, and the iconic Doha skyline during departure.
Doha Skyline
A breathtaking view of The Pearl-Qatar and the West Bay skyscrapers immediately after takeoff.
Aegean Archipelago
A bird's-eye view of the scattered Greek islands like Rhodes or Crete depending on the specific flight path.
Italian Coastline
Rugged views of Southern Italy and occasionally the smoking peak of Mount Etna in the distance.
Sardinian Peaks
The dramatic, mountainous terrain and rocky shorelines of Sardinia and Corsica.
Sistema Central
The snow-capped Sierra de Guadarrama mountains north of Madrid during the final approach.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid direct glare while spotting the islands of the Mediterranean. Keep your camera ready shortly after takeoff for the best views of Doha's artificial islands and modern architecture.
An Nafud Desert
The vast, reddish sand dunes of northern Saudi Arabia create mesmerizing geometric patterns.
Mediterranean Expanses
Deep blue waters and the distant horizon of the North African coastline.
The Balearic Islands
Excellent views of Ibiza and Formentera's turquoise coves during the descent into Spain.
Spanish Meseta
The high central plateau of Spain, characterized by golden fields and ancient villages.
Choose the left side for sunset views on afternoon flights, as the sun will be to the south. This side also offers the best perspective of the Balearic Islands during the standard arrival patterns into Madrid.
Distance: 5,330 km (3,312 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 6 hrs 16 min
Departure: DOH (25.273056, 51.608056)
Arrival: MAD (40.471926, -3.56264)
Route Type: International
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