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Our Recommendation
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Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a spectacular aerial view of Kuwait City shortly after takeoff and the most dramatic approach into Beirut, featuring the Mediterranean coastline and the majestic Mount Hermon.

Right Side Highlights
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Kuwait City Skyline

Shortly after takeoff, capture a panoramic view of the Kuwait Towers and the dense urban sprawl along the Persian Gulf.

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Euphrates River Valley

Depending on the specific airway, you may see the fertile green ribbons surrounding the Euphrates as it cuts through the desert.

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Mount Hermon

The snow-capped summit of Jebel el-Sheikh serves as a landmark boundary between Syria and Lebanon.

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Mediterranean Coastline

As the plane banks for its approach into BEY, the stunning blue of the Mediterranean contrasts sharply with the coastal cities.

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Beirut Urban Scrawl

The right side provides a direct view of the dense Beirut architecture and the famous Corniche as the plane descends over the sea.

The approach into Beirut Rafic Hariri International often involves a turn over the sea to align with the runway; the right side offers the most consistent views of the city during this final maneuver. In winter, the snow-covered peaks of the Anti-Lebanon mountains are a must-see on this side.

Left Side Highlights
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Kuwaiti Oil Fields

Witness the vast network of extraction sites and pipelines dotting the desert floor immediately after departure.

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Al-Nafud Desert

Observe the northern reaches of the great Arabian desert with its characteristic rolling dunes and red sands.

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Jordanian Basalt Plains

The landscape shifts to a dramatic black volcanic terrain as the flight crosses into eastern Jordan.

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Dead Sea Horizon

On clear days, the shimmering surface of the Dead Sea is visible on the far western horizon as you cross the Levant.

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Southern Lebanon Peaks

Enjoy views of the rugged Litani River valley and the southern folds of the Mount Lebanon range during descent.

For the best visibility of the Jordanian desert textures, aim for a morning flight when shadows define the terrain. Keep an eye out for the distinctive circular irrigation farms that appear like green dots in the arid landscape.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,287 km (800 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 43 min

Departure: KWI (29.226600646972656, 47.96889877319336)

Arrival: BEY (33.820899963378906, 35.488399505615234)

Route Type: International

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