The left side is ideal for landing, offering a breathtaking panorama of the Beirut skyline and the Mediterranean coast during the standard approach to runway 16. Passengers can spot the city’s dense urban layout, the bustling harbor, and the shimmering blue waters of the Levant as the plane descends.
The left side offers superior views of the Mediterranean islands, including Sicily, Crete, and Cyprus, before providing a dramatic reveal of the Mount Lebanon range upon arrival.
The right side offers a superior view of major engineering marvels and dramatic landscape transitions, from the Suez Canal and Sinai desert to the lush Lebanese mountains.
The Right Side offers a more diverse geographic display, transitioning from the snow-capped Atlas Mountains to the golden fringes of the Sahara and the lush green fan of the Nile Delta before making the turn into Beirut.
The right side is generally superior for this route as it offers the iconic view of the Dubai skyline during departure and a dramatic panorama of the Lebanese mountains and Beirut city upon arrival.
The right side offers spectacular views of the rugged Zagros mountains at takeoff, the lush Mount Lebanon range during descent, and the sprawling Mediterranean coast upon arrival in Beirut.
The right side offers a spectacular aerial view of Kuwait City shortly after takeoff and the most dramatic approach into Beirut, featuring the Mediterranean coastline and the majestic Mount Hermon.
The left side offers a superior mix of the Italian coastline, the dense archipelagos of the Aegean, and most importantly, the iconic approach into Beirut with views of the city skyline against the backdrop of Mount Lebanon.
The left side offers a superior sequence of landscapes, transitioning from the vast Anatolian plateau to the dramatic snow-capped Taurus Mountains, and finally the striking silhouette of Mount Lebanon upon arrival.
The left side offers a superior perspective of the Dubai skyline upon departure, the dramatic red dunes of the An Nafud desert, and the spectacular descent over the Mount Lebanon range into the Beirut basin.
The left side provides a superior view of the dramatic shift from the Arabian desert to the lush Mediterranean landscapes, featuring the Dead Sea and the towering Mount Hermon during the approach.
The left side offers unparalleled views of the northern Mediterranean islands including Crete and Cyprus, and provides a spectacular panorama of Beirut's coastline and northern suburbs during the final approach.
The right side offers the most dramatic contrasts, featuring the massive Lake Volta after takeoff, the lush greenery of the Nile Delta against the desert, and a prime view of the Lebanese mountains and Beirut's skyline during the final approach.