Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Doha to Muscat. The left side delivers the best of both ends: Doha's skyline and Gulf waters on departure, and the dramatic Western Hajar mountain wall on approach into Muscat. The right side sees mostly open Gulf water for the majority of the flight.

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. Heading southeast toward Muscat, the left side faces northeast over Doha city and the inner waters of the Persian Gulf. You get a clear view of the West Bay skyline and the distinctive curve of the Doha corniche before the aircraft tracks out over the Gulf. Notable sights include: West Bay skyscraper cluster, Doha Corniche waterfront arc, Pearl-Qatar artificial island, shallow turquoise waters of the inner Gulf.

When landing at Seeb International (MCT), sit on the Left side for the best views. Muscat's Seeb International sits on a coastal plain with the Al Hajar Mountains rising immediately to the south and southwest. Aircraft typically approach from the northeast over the Gulf of Oman on runway 08/26. On the left side you get the dramatic face of the Western Hajar range running parallel to the coast, with rugged ridgelines clearly visible, while the right side looks out over open Gulf water. Notable sights include: Western Hajar Mountains ridgeline, Gulf of Oman coastline, Muscat urban sprawl on the coastal plain, Al Batinah coastal strip.

The flight from Doha International (DOH) to Seeb International (MCT) takes Approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.

The flight tracks southeast across the Persian Gulf, crossing the Strait of Hormuz or passing just west of it near the Musandam Peninsula of Oman, which is a dramatic rocky promontory jutting into the Gulf. The left side may catch glimpses of the UAE coastline and the Musandam fjords in the distance during the mid-flight phase. The right side looks out over open Gulf of Oman water. The terrain transitions from flat Gulf waters to the rugged Al Hajar range as the aircraft descends toward Muscat.