Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Abu Dhabi to Muscat. Right-side seats provide superior views for both takeoff and landing. The eastbound departure showcases the Persian Gulf and Hajar Mountains transition, while the westbound arrival offers Gulf of Oman and mountain approach views. Right consistently frames the dramatic topography that defines this route.

During takeoff from Abu Dhabi International (AUH), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats capture the Persian Gulf coastline and the Hajar Mountains as the aircraft climbs eastward. AUH typically departs to the east or northeast, and right windows frame the dramatic transition from coastal flats to mountain terrain that defines this region. Notable sights include: Persian Gulf (immediate west), Hajar Mountains (eastern horizon), Abu Dhabi city grid (beneath during initial climb), Jebel Hafeet (distant southeast peak).

When landing at Seeb International (MCT), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats offer views of Muscat's coastal geography and the Hajar Mountains as the aircraft descends from the west. MCT typically lands from the west on runways 30 or 32, and left windows frame the approach over the Gulf of Oman and the dramatic mountain backdrop of Muscat's setting. Notable sights include: Gulf of Oman (western approach), Hajar Mountains (northern backdrop), Muscat city sprawl (final descent), Jebel Akhdar plateau (distant north).

The flight from Abu Dhabi International (AUH) to Seeb International (MCT) takes Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the northern Gulf of Oman at cruise altitude. The Musandam Peninsula (Oman's northernmost territory) is visible to the north around the midpoint, with the Strait of Hormuz beyond it. The Hajar Mountains run parallel to the flight path on the southern side, visible throughout the cruise phase. The coastline transitions from Abu Dhabi's developed areas to increasingly remote, mountainous terrain as the aircraft approaches Oman. At cruise altitude (typically 25,000-35,000 feet), the curvature of the coastline and the mountain range's continuity are the dominant visual features.