While the right side wins the Doha departure with its skyline and Gulf coastline, the left side's combination of the Mount Lebanon range, the Bekaa Valley, and the Mediterranean coastline on approach into Beirut is more dramatic and memorable, giving it the higher overall score.
Flight Path
The route crosses the vast Arabian Desert of northern Saudi Arabia, the sandstone plateaus near Jordan's Wadi Rum region, and the arid Syrian steppe before descending into Lebanon's Bekaa Valley.
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Takeoff from DOH
RIGHTDeparting DOH toward the northwest, the aircraft's initial turn puts Doha's West Bay skyline, the Corniche, and the artificial Pearl-Qatar island on the right side, with the turquoise Persian Gulf as backdrop before the desert interior takes over.
Landing at BEY
LEFTOn approach into Beirut from the east, the descent crosses the Mount Lebanon range and Bekaa Valley before the aircraft swings toward the coast, putting the snow-streaked peaks and the terraced hillsides on the left while the plane lines up with the runway near the sea.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Beirut International (BEY)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Doha to Beirut. While the right side wins the Doha departure with its skyline and Gulf coastline, the left side's combination of the Mount Lebanon range, the Bekaa Valley, and the Mediterranean coastline on approach into Beirut is more dramatic and memorable, giving it the higher overall score.
What can I see during takeoff from Hamad International Airport in Doha?
During takeoff from Hamad International Airport (DOH), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing DOH toward the northwest, the aircraft's initial turn puts Doha's West Bay skyline, the Corniche, and the artificial Pearl-Qatar island on the right side, with the turquoise Persian Gulf as backdrop before the desert interior takes over. Notable sights include: Doha West Bay skyline, The Pearl-Qatar, Doha Corniche, Persian Gulf coastline.
What can I see when landing at Beirut International in Beirut?
When landing at Beirut International (BEY), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into Beirut from the east, the descent crosses the Mount Lebanon range and Bekaa Valley before the aircraft swings toward the coast, putting the snow-streaked peaks and the terraced hillsides on the left while the plane lines up with the runway near the sea. Notable sights include: Mount Lebanon range, Bekaa Valley, Beirut coastline, Mediterranean Sea.
How long is the flight from Doha to Beirut?
The flight from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Beirut International (BEY) takes 3h 35m.
What does the Doha to Beirut flight path pass over?
The route crosses the vast Arabian Desert of northern Saudi Arabia, the sandstone plateaus near Jordan's Wadi Rum region, and the arid Syrian steppe before descending into Lebanon's Bekaa Valley.