Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Doha to Newark. While the takeoff offers interesting Gulf views on the right, the landing approach into Newark on the left provides more dramatic and iconic scenery—the Hudson River, Manhattan skyline, and the approach over the New York metropolitan area are visually superior to the relatively flat Persian Gulf departure.

During takeoff from Doha International (DOH), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Persian Gulf coastline as the aircraft climbs northwestward from Doha. You'll see the shallow turquoise waters, coastal salt flats, and the Qatar peninsula receding beneath you. Notable sights include: Persian Gulf (turquoise shallow waters), Doha waterfront and Corniche, Qatar's northern coastline, coastal sabkha (salt flats).

When landing at Newark Liberty International (EWR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views during the descent into Newark. You'll see the Hudson River, Manhattan's skyline, and the New Jersey industrial landscape as you approach from the northwest. Notable sights include: Hudson River, Manhattan skyline, Newark Bay, New Jersey Palisades (western bank of Hudson).

The flight from Doha International (DOH) to Newark Liberty International (EWR) takes Approximately 13.5 to 14.5 hours.

The flight path crosses the Mediterranean (southern coast visible near Cyprus or southern Turkey), then over southern Europe (Alps visible from distance if clear), across the Atlantic with no major landmarks, and approaches North America over Newfoundland and the Canadian Maritimes before descending toward the northeastern United States. The Atlantic crossing dominates the middle 8+ hours with only open ocean visible.