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ZRH → DOH
Which side of the plane to sit from Zürich Airport (Zurich) to Hamad International Airport (Doha)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the most dramatic portion of the flight: the departure over the Swiss Alps and the stunning turquoise waters of the Adriatic coast.
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Central Swiss Alps
Immediate, breathtaking views of the Jungfrau region and snow-capped peaks after takeoff.
Dalmatian Coast
The turquoise waters and thousands of islands along the Croatian coastline.
Aegean Sea
Distant views of the Greek archipelago and the deep blue Mediterranean.
Mesopotamia
The fertile crescent and the winding paths of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.
Kuwait City
The skyline and large tankers dotting the northern Persian Gulf.
The right side is essential for the best Alpine views shortly after departing Zurich. For evening flights, this side experiences the sunset over the desert. On the final descent into Hamad International, the right side often provides a wide-angle view of the Doha skyline across the bay if the plane approaches from the north.
Book Hotels in DohaAustrian Alps
Glacial peaks and high-altitude valleys as the flight exits Swiss airspace.
The Danube
Aerial views of the winding Danube river and the city of Belgrade.
Anatolian Plateau
The rugged and arid landscape of central Turkey.
Zagros Mountains
Spectacular folded rock formations and salt domes along the Iran-Iraq border.
The Pearl-Qatar
The iconic man-made island seen during the final approach into Doha.
Sit toward the front of the cabin to avoid wing obstruction for the Zagros Mountains view. This side is better for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare. Watch for the dramatic shift from green European forests to the desert landscapes of the Middle East roughly halfway through the flight.
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Get eSIMs for QatarDistance: 4,495 km (2,793 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs 17 min
Departure: ZRH (47.464699, 8.54917)
Arrival: DOH (25.273056, 51.608056)
Route Type: International
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