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EBL → BEY
Which side of the plane to sit from Erbil International Airport (Erbil) to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (Beirut)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers spectacular views of the rugged Zagros mountains at takeoff, the lush Mount Lebanon range during descent, and the sprawling Mediterranean coast upon arrival in Beirut.
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Zagros Mountains
Dramatic, jagged peaks visible shortly after departing Erbil over the Kurdistan region.
Mount Lebanon Range
Lush green slopes and limestone ridges that define the Lebanese skyline.
Mediterranean Coastline
The deep blue sea provides a stunning contrast to the urban sprawl as the plane banks for landing.
Beirut Cityscape
Panoramic views of downtown Beirut, the Port, and the iconic coastline during the final approach.
The right side is superior for the approach into Beirut Rafic Hariri Airport, as most flight paths loop over the Mediterranean, providing a full view of the city and Jounieh Bay. Choose this side for morning flights to have the sun behind you for the best photography of the mountain ranges.
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Euphrates River
Aerial views of the historic river winding through the arid Syrian landscape.
Syrian Desert
Vast stretches of golden sand and unique geological formations stretching toward the horizon.
Mount Hermon
The highest peak in the Anti-Lebanon range, often snow-capped during winter and spring.
Bekaa Valley
A fertile patchwork of agricultural fields and vineyards nestled between mountain ranges.
Sit on the left if you are flying in the late afternoon to catch the sunset over the desert. This side provides an excellent perspective of the Anti-Lebanon mountains and the southern Lebanese border regions as you cross into the Bekaa Valley.
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Get eSIMs for LebanonDistance: 817 km (508 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 22 min
Departure: EBL (36.23759841918945, 43.96319961547852)
Arrival: BEY (33.820899963378906, 35.488399505615234)
Route Type: International
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