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Our Recommendation
8.2

Right Side of the Plane

While the left side offers great city views on approach, the right side provides a more diverse sequence of landmarks, including the Western Australian coastline, the rugged Omani mountains, and the iconic man-made islands of Qatar.

Right Side Highlights
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Western Australian Coast

Excellent views of the Swan River and the Perth metropolitan coastline immediately after departure.

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Al Hajar Mountains

The dramatic, craggy limestone peaks of Northern Oman visible as the aircraft crosses into the Gulf region.

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The Pearl-Qatar

The distinctive oyster-shaped man-made island complex is often clearly visible during the approach into Doha.

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Lusail Stadium

The massive 'golden bowl' stadium, famous for the 2022 World Cup Final, is a prominent landmark on the northern approach.

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Persian Gulf Shipping

Dozens of tankers and cargo ships dotting the turquoise waters of the Gulf near the Qatari peninsula.

Choose the right side for the most iconic Qatari landmarks. The Pearl-Qatar and Lusail City are best viewed from this side during daytime arrivals. Be aware that most of the 11-hour flight is over the ocean, so the primary 'scenic' windows occur in the first 20 and last 45 minutes.

Left Side Highlights
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Rottnest Island

Clear views of the turquoise bays and white sandy beaches of 'Rotto' shortly after takeoff from Perth.

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Indian Ocean Sunset

On the common afternoon departures, the sun sets directly over the horizon, creating a spectacular light show over the water.

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Rub' al Khali

The vast, rolling orange dunes of the Empty Quarter desert as the flight enters the Arabian Peninsula.

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Doha West Bay

A prime view of the concentrated skyscraper cluster and the Corniche during the final descent into Hamad International.

The left side is superior for sunset photography on the standard evening departure from Perth. To maximize the Doha skyline view, check the wind direction; a northerly landing path usually puts the city directly out the left window.

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Route Information

Distance: 9,330 km (5,797 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 10 hrs 59 min

Departure: PER (-31.94029998779297, 115.96700286865234)

Arrival: DOH (25.273056, 51.608056)

Route Type: International

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