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NJF → BEY
Which side of the plane to sit from Al Najaf International Airport (Najaf) to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (Beirut)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic transition from the arid Syrian Desert to the lush Bekaa Valley and the snow-capped Mount Lebanon range during the descent into Beirut.
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Euphrates River
Watch the winding green ribbon of life as it carves through the desert landscape of western Iraq.
The Bekaa Valley
A fertile agricultural plateau nestled between the Anti-Lebanon and Mount Lebanon ranges.
Mount Lebanon Range
Spectacular limestone peaks and deep valleys that define the Lebanese landscape before the coastal descent.
Beirut City Center
A dense, vibrant urban sprawl tucked between the mountains and the turquoise Mediterranean Sea.
Rafic Hariri Airport
Aerial views of the iconic airport runways that extend directly into the Mediterranean water during the final turn.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights as the sun will be behind the aircraft, illuminating the green mountains. Try to book a seat ahead of the wing to fully capture the dramatic descent from the high mountains down to sea level.
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Lake Razazza
A massive, shimmering salt lake also known as Bahr al-Milh, located west of Karbala shortly after takeoff.
The Badia Region
The vast, undulating landscape of the Syrian Desert stretching toward the southern horizon.
Mount Hermon
The majestic, often snow-capped peak marking the border between Syria and Lebanon.
Sidon and Tyre
The ancient Phoenician coastal cities visible to the south if the flight loops over the Mediterranean for a southern approach.
Sit on the left for better lighting during morning flights to avoid direct sunlight. This side is also excellent for spotting the high peaks of the Anti-Lebanon mountains as you enter Lebanese airspace from the east.
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Get eSIMs for LebanonDistance: 857 km (533 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 26 min
Departure: NJF (31.989853000000004, 44.404317)
Arrival: BEY (33.820899963378906, 35.488399505615234)
Route Type: International
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