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MCT → JAI
Which side of the plane to sit from Muscat International Airport (Muscat) to Jaipur International Airport (Jaipur)?
Left Side of the Plane
The Left Side offers a superior viewing experience, featuring the dramatic Hajar Mountains of Oman at takeoff, the rugged Makran coastline of Pakistan, and the expansive, textured dunes of the Thar Desert in Rajasthan.
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Hajar Mountains
Dramatic limestone ridges and deep wadis visible immediately after departing Muscat.
Makran Coastline
Striking geological formations and mud volcanoes along the southern coast of Pakistan.
Thar Desert Dunes
Waves of golden sand and remote desert outposts as the flight crosses into Rajasthan.
Aravalli Range
The ancient, weathered peaks of one of the world's oldest mountain ranges during descent.
Choose the left side for better lighting during morning flights to avoid direct sun glare. This side provides the best view of the rugged Pakistani coast and the undulating dunes of the Thar Desert. Keep your camera ready shortly after takeoff from MCT for the Hajar range.
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Gulf of Oman
Deep blue maritime vistas often dotted with international cargo ships and oil tankers.
Indus River Delta
The complex, sprawling network of river branches and mangroves where the Indus meets the sea.
Great Rann of Kutch
The shimmering, white salt marshes that create a surreal landscape on the India-Pakistan border.
Sambhar Salt Lake
India's largest inland salt lake, appearing as a vast white and blue basin near Jaipur.
The right side is excellent for spotting the Indus Delta and the unique salt flats of the Rann of Kutch. On final approach to Jaipur, this side often provides better views of the city's urban landscape and the salt pans of Sambhar Lake. Evening flights offer spectacular reflections off the salt flats.
Book Hotels in JaipurDistance: 1,798 km (1,117 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 24 min
Departure: MCT (23.593299865722656, 58.284400939941406)
Arrival: JAI (26.8242, 75.812202)
Route Type: International
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