Passengers on the left will see the stunning Doha skyline, including West Bay skyscrapers and the Corniche, as the plane climbs over the Persian Gulf.
The left side offers the most consistent views of the dramatic mountain ranges of Central Asia and the Tibetan Plateau while avoiding the direct glare of the southern sun during the daytime portion of the flight.
The Right Side (Starboard) offers superior views of the dramatic Zagros Mountains shortly after departure, the stunning coastline of the Black Sea, and a high-probability view of the Bosphorus Strait during the transit over Turkey.
The Right Side is preferred for the spectacular, continuous views of the Zagros Mountains along the Iran-Iraq border and the rugged, high-altitude terrain of the Eastern Anatolian plateau.
The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic geological transition from the vast dunes of the Empty Quarter to the rugged Asir Mountains and the spectacular escarpments of the Great Rift Valley upon entering Ethiopia.
The left side offers a superior view of the iconic Pearl-Qatar island during departure and the dramatic, rugged topography of the Makran Coastal Range along the Pakistani coastline.
The right side offers superior views of the Mediterranean archipelagos, the dramatic coastlines of Greece and Italy, and the iconic Doha skyline during departure.
The left side offers a superior sequence of views starting with the architectural marvels of Doha, followed by the turquoise Persian Gulf islands and the most dramatic perspectives of the Zagros mountain folds.
The left side of the aircraft offers a prime view of the Doha skyline upon departure and the spectacular turquoise colors of the Ningaloo Reef when entering Australian airspace.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic approach to the Indian Subcontinent, providing views of the Lakshadweep atolls and the lush landscapes of Sri Lanka, followed by the dense island clusters of the Andaman Sea.
The left side offers an exceptional perspective of the winding Euphrates River, the rugged Taurus Mountains of Turkey, and a spectacular descent over the Aegean islands and the Saronic Gulf before landing in Athens.
The left side offers a superior panorama of the futuristic Doha skyline and the Pearl-Qatar upon departure, plus a better angle for the Western Ghats mountain range when entering Indian airspace.
The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic Zagros Mountains in Iran, distant glimpses of the Himalayas, and the stunning karst landscapes of Southern China during the descent.