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LHE → MCT
Which side of the plane to sit from Alama Iqbal International Airport (Lahore) to Muscat International Airport (Muscat)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic transitions from the arid Kirthar mountains to the stunning, jagged cliffs of the Makran coastline and the volcanic-like Al Hajar peaks of Oman.
Cholistan Desert
The golden ripples of the desert sands stretching toward the horizon in southern Punjab.
Kirthar Mountain Range
The rugged, sun-baked ridges that form the natural boundary between the Sindh and Balochistan provinces.
Makran Coastal Range
Stunning views of the unique mud volcanoes and dramatic white clay cliffs meeting the turquoise sea.
Astola Island
Depending on the specific airway, a glimpse of Pakistan's first 'Marine Protected Area' in the Arabian Sea.
Al Hajar Mountains
The dark, serrated peaks of the Hajar range that provide a dramatic backdrop to the city of Muscat.
The right side is the 'geologist's choice' for its view of the Kirthar and Makran formations. For sunset flights, the golden hour light hitting the Omani mountains is spectacular. Ensure you have a window seat clear of the wing for the best views of the Balochistan coastline before the sea crossing.
Lahore Urban Sprawl
Aerial views of the Walled City and the sprawling suburban expansions immediately after takeoff.
Indus River Basin
The winding arteries of the Indus River system cutting through the fertile Punjab and Sindh plains.
Karachi Port and Delta
A distant view of Pakistan's largest port and the intricate mangrove forests of the Indus Delta.
Arabian Sea Horizon
The vast expanse of the northern Arabian Sea reflecting the sunlight during the mid-flight segment.
Mutrah Corniche
As the plane banks for arrival, see the historic waterfront and the iconic incense burner monument.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare. It provides a better perspective of the Indus River's scale and the dense urban geometry of Karachi if the flight path tracks slightly inland. On the final approach to MCT, this side often faces the Omani coastline.
Distance: 1,814 km (1,127 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 25 min
Departure: LHE (31.5216007232666, 74.40360260009766)
Arrival: MCT (23.593299865722656, 58.284400939941406)
Route Type: International
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