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LHR → BEY
Which side of the plane to sit from London Heathrow Airport (London) to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (Beirut)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the High Alps, including Mont Blanc, better perspectives of the scattered Greek islands, and a panoramic view of the Beirut coastline during the final approach.
Mont Blanc
Spectacular views of the highest peak in the Alps near the border of France and Italy.
Tuscan Archipelago
Views of the western Italian coastline and islands like Elba scattered in the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Cyclades Islands
The iconic cluster of white-and-blue Greek islands visible during the cruise over the Aegean Sea.
Southern Cyprus
Views of the Akrotiri Salt Lake and the southern port city of Limassol.
Beirut Corniche
As the flight turns for final approach into BEY, the right side often sees the famous Raouche Rocks and the Mediterranean coastline.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to witness the sunset over the Mediterranean. On approach to Beirut, the aircraft usually performs a U-turn over the sea, giving right-side passengers a stunning view of the city skyline and the airport's coastal runway.
London Departure
Aerial views of the Thames Estuary and the sprawling London suburbs immediately after takeoff.
Central Alps
Distant but clear views of the snow-capped Swiss and Austrian peaks if the flight path tracks north.
Adriatic Coastline
The intricate network of islands and deep blue waters along the Croatian and Albanian coasts.
Pindus Mountains
The rugged, forested mountain range spanning Northern Greece.
Northern Cyprus
A clear view of the Five-Finger Mountain range stretching across the northern coast of the island.
The left side is preferable on morning flights to avoid the harsh southern sun. Watch the descent into Beirut carefully; if the plane approaches from the north, you will see the Lebanese mountains (Mount Lebanon) rising sharply from the sea.
Distance: 3,482 km (2,164 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 6 min
Departure: LHR (51.4706, -0.461941)
Arrival: BEY (33.820899963378906, 35.488399505615234)
Route Type: International
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