About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Doha International (DOH) to Bali International (DPS)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Doha to Denpasar. Left side wins at both ends of the flight. Over the Gulf you get the Doha skyline and turquoise shallows on departure, and on arrival into Bali the left side delivers Benoa Bay, the Sanur coastline, and the iconic silhouette of Gunung Agung. The right side offers open ocean or desert at both ends.
What can I see during takeoff from Doha International in Doha?
During takeoff from Doha International (DOH), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing Doha, aircraft typically use runway 16/34 or 15/33. Climbing out northward or southward, the left side gives you views over Doha city center, the West Bay skyscraper district, and the shallow turquoise waters of the inner Gulf. The right side faces the largely featureless desert interior of Qatar. Notable sights include: West Bay skyline and Corniche waterfront, the shallow pearl-diving banks of the inner Arabian Gulf, Qatar's low-lying desert peninsula stretching south, Doha's port and industrial waterfront.
What can I see when landing at Bali International in Denpasar?
When landing at Bali International (DPS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Ngurah Rai Airport sits on a narrow isthmus with the Indian Ocean to the south and Benoa Bay to the north. Aircraft typically approach from the south over the ocean on runway 09/27. Landing on runway 09 (heading east), the left side faces north over Benoa Bay, Sanur beach, and the slopes of Gunung Agung volcano dominating the northeastern horizon. The right side looks south over open ocean. Notable sights include: Gunung Agung volcano (3,031m) on the northeastern horizon, Benoa Bay and its shallow tidal flats, Sanur beach strip along the eastern Bali coast, Nusa Penida island visible to the southeast.
How long is the flight from Doha to Denpasar?
The flight from Doha International (DOH) to Bali International (DPS) takes Approximately 8 to 9 hours.
What does the Doha to Denpasar flight path pass over?
The route crosses the Arabian Sea and passes over the western coast of India near Mumbai or Gujarat, then tracks southeast over the Bay of Bengal or the Malay Peninsula depending on routing. You may see the Andaman Islands as small green specks in the Andaman Sea, followed by the Strait of Malacca and Sumatra's mountainous spine including the Barisan Range before crossing the Java Sea toward Bali.