Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Atlanta to Doha. The left side delivers the more dramatic takeoff view over Atlanta and then, as the route tracks northeast over the Atlantic and into the Mediterranean corridor, offers views of the Greek islands, the Aegean Sea, and the Turkish coastline during daylight hours depending on departure time. The right side has the edge only on landing into Doha.

During takeoff from The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International (ATL), sit on the Left side for the best views. ATL's primary departure runways (8L/8R heading east, or 27L/27R heading west) mean left-side passengers get views over downtown Atlanta's skyline during the climbing turn northward. The city's dense core with Midtown towers and the distinctive Buckhead district are clearly visible on the left as the aircraft banks northeast. Notable sights include: Downtown Atlanta skyline, Stone Mountain (granite dome 16 miles east), Lake Lanier to the north, Chattahoochee River corridor.

When landing at Doha International (DOH), sit on the Right side for the best views. Doha Hamad International Airport's primary landing approach from the west or northwest puts right-side passengers over the Arabian Gulf waters and the distinctive West Bay skyline of Doha. The turquoise shallow Gulf waters and the dense cluster of Doha's skyscrapers are unmistakable on final approach. Notable sights include: West Bay Doha skyline, Arabian Gulf shallow turquoise waters, Palm Tree Island (Doha corniche area), Qatar-Bahrain causeway visible on clear days to the northwest.

The flight from The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International (ATL) to Doha International (DOH) takes Approximately 14 to 15 hours nonstop.

The flight tracks northeast over the US Eastern Seaboard, crosses the North Atlantic, passes over or near Ireland and the UK, crosses continental Europe (France, Italy or the Balkans depending on routing), transits the eastern Mediterranean with potential views of the Greek islands and Turkish coast, then crosses over Syria or Iraq before descending into Qatar. The Aegean Sea, Anatolian plateau, and Mesopotamian river valleys of the Tigris and Euphrates are notable features in the latter half of the flight.