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 provides a more diverse sequence of landmarks, including a potential view of the Italian Apennines, a direct path over the historic city of Athens, and the scenic island chains of the Aegean Sea.
The left side offers a more consistent panoramic view of the Alpine range shortly after takeoff and provides the most dramatic angle of the Lebanese coastline and Mount Lebanon upon arrival.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for witnessing the dramatic transition from the lush Nile Delta to the Suez Canal entrance and the majestic Mount Lebanon range upon arrival.
The right side provides a more scenic coastal experience, featuring the Turkish Riviera, the island of Cyprus, and the iconic Beirut skyline during the final approach.
The left side offers spectacular views of the Red Sea coastline, the Sinai Peninsula across the Gulf of Aqaba, and a breathtaking aerial approach to Beirut over the Mediterranean Sea.
The right side offers superior views of the towering Tibesti Mountains in the Sahara and a more scenic approach into Beirut, featuring the city skyline and the Mount Lebanon range.
The right side offers a superior perspective of the Eastern Alps during the mid-flight phase and provides a breathtaking view of the Lebanese coastline and Beirut city skyline during the final approach over the Mediterranean.
The left side provides the most dramatic views of the Lebanese coastline and the rising Mount Lebanon range during the descent into Beirut.
The right side offers superior views of the High Alps, including Mont Blanc, better perspectives of the scattered Greek islands, and a panoramic view of the Beirut coastline during the final approach.
The left side offers a superior sequence of geographic variety, including the snow-capped Alps, the intricate Dalmatian coastline, and the iconic approach into Beirut with the Lebanese mountains as a backdrop.
The right side offers a superior visual experience, featuring the dramatic Al Hajar mountains at takeoff and a spectacular mountain-to-sea descent over the Lebanese ranges into Beirut.
The right side provides a superior vantage point for the northern Zagros ranges, the historic Tigris river, and the iconic coastal approach over the Mediterranean Sea into Beirut.