The right side wins on both ends of the flight: Mount Ararat dominates the departure view, the Zagros Mountains provide visual interest during cruise over Iran, and the Doha skyline appears during the final approach. The left side offers comparatively flat, featureless terrain and open Gulf water for most of the flight.
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Flight Path
Yerevan to Doha is 1,109 miles (1,785 km), a flight of about 3 hours 10 minutes.
Zagros Mountains of western Iran, the Iranian plateau, and the Persian Gulf as the route crosses toward the Arabian Peninsula
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from EVN
RIGHTClimbing out of Yerevan and turning south toward Doha, the right (west) side offers a clear view of Mount Ararat's massive snow-capped cone rising over the Armenian-Turkish border, one of the most recognizable peaks in the region. The left side shows only the flatter Ararat plain and distant Armenian highlands.
Landing at DOH
RIGHTOn approach into Doha from the north, the aircraft typically lines up for a southeast-heading runway, putting the Doha coastline and skyline—including the West Bay towers and the curving Corniche—on the right side of the aircraft during final descent. The left side shows mostly open Persian Gulf water with no city view.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Zvartnots International Airport (EVN) to Hamad International Airport (DOH)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Yerevan to Doha. The right side wins on both ends of the flight: Mount Ararat dominates the departure view, the Zagros Mountains provide visual interest during cruise over Iran, and the Doha skyline appears during the final approach. The left side offers comparatively flat, featureless terrain and open Gulf water for most of the flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Zvartnots International Airport in Yerevan?
During takeoff from Zvartnots International Airport (EVN), sit on the Right side for the best views. Climbing out of Yerevan and turning south toward Doha, the right (west) side offers a clear view of Mount Ararat's massive snow-capped cone rising over the Armenian-Turkish border, one of the most recognizable peaks in the region. The left side shows only the flatter Ararat plain and distant Armenian highlands. Notable sights include: Mount Ararat, Aras River valley, Armenian highlands.
What can I see when landing at Hamad International Airport in Doha?
When landing at Hamad International Airport (DOH), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Doha from the north, the aircraft typically lines up for a southeast-heading runway, putting the Doha coastline and skyline—including the West Bay towers and the curving Corniche—on the right side of the aircraft during final descent. The left side shows mostly open Persian Gulf water with no city view. Notable sights include: Doha West Bay skyline, The Pearl-Qatar artificial island, Persian Gulf coastline.
How long is the flight from Yerevan to Doha?
The flight from Zvartnots International Airport (EVN) to Hamad International Airport (DOH) takes about 3 hours 10 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,109 miles (1,785 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Yerevan to Doha flight path pass over?
Zagros Mountains of western Iran, the Iranian plateau, and the Persian Gulf as the route crosses toward the Arabian Peninsula