Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Doha to Mahe. The left side wins overall because the Mahe arrival view is exceptional — the granite peaks of Morne Seychellois rising from the Indian Ocean is one of the most dramatic island approaches in the world. The takeoff from Doha is good on the right, but the Seychelles arrival on the left is the highlight of this route.

During takeoff from Doha International (DOH), sit on the Right side for the best views. Hamad International (the current main airport, though DOH is the old airport) departs roughly southward on runway 16. A right-side seat gives you views over Doha's downtown skyline and the West Bay skyscraper district as you bank left after departure. The shallow turquoise waters of the inner Gulf are also visible to the right before you head south. Notable sights include: West Bay skyline and Doha corniche, shallow turquoise Persian Gulf waters, Palm Tree Island and surrounding reclaimed areas, Al Wakrah coastal town to the south.

When landing at Seychelles International (SEZ), sit on the Left side for the best views. Seychelles International on Mahe typically uses runway 13, approaching from the northwest over the ocean and touching down toward the southeast. A left-side seat gives you the best view of Mahe's dramatic granite peaks and the island's lush interior as you descend, plus the surrounding coral reef lagoons and neighboring islands like Praslin in the distance. Notable sights include: Morne Seychellois peak (905m, Mahe's highest point), Victoria harbour and town, Sainte Anne Marine National Park islands, coral reef lagoons surrounding Mahe.

The flight from Doha International (DOH) to Seychelles International (SEZ) takes Approximately 4 hours 30 minutes.

The flight tracks south-southeast across the Arabian Sea, passing over the vast open Indian Ocean with no significant landmasses. The Somali coast may be distantly visible to the west at the midpoint. The flight crosses the equator roughly 45 minutes before arrival. The ocean surface below shows the deep blue of the open Indian Ocean, occasionally marked by the wakes of cargo vessels on the Suez-Asia shipping lanes.