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DOH → MCT
Which side of the plane to sit from Hamad International Airport (Doha) to Muscat International Airport (Muscat)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior panorama of the Arabian Peninsula's diverse landscape, including the glittering UAE coastlines and the dramatic, rugged Hajar Mountains.
Khor Al Adaid
View of the 'Inland Sea' where the desert dunes meet the ocean at the border of Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
UAE Landmarks
Clear weather often permits views of the Burj Khalifa and the Palm Jumeirah as the flight bypasses the Dubai coastline.
Al Hajar Mountains
The most dramatic part of the flight, featuring jagged limestone peaks and deep wadis as you enter Omani airspace.
Sohar Industrial Port
Visual of Oman's major industrial hub along the northern coast before the final turn toward MCT.
Choose the right side for morning flights to see the Hajar Mountains illuminated by the sun. Keep your camera ready about 40 minutes into the flight for the UAE coastline, and look for the sudden transition from flat desert to vertical mountain terrain.
Doha Skyline
Aerial view of West Bay skyscrapers and the distinctive circular architecture of The Pearl-Qatar shortly after takeoff.
Persian Gulf
Expansive views of the turquoise waters and occasional offshore oil platforms dotted throughout the gulf.
Muscat Coast
Sweeping views of the Gulf of Oman and the residential districts of Al Qurum as the plane descends into Muscat.
Sit on the left for evening flights to catch the sunset over the horizon without the sun beating directly into your window. It is also better for spotting the unique artificial islands of Doha during departure.
Distance: 701 km (436 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 10 min
Departure: DOH (25.273056, 51.608056)
Arrival: MCT (23.593299865722656, 58.284400939941406)
Route Type: International
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