Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Washington to Tel-aviv. Right-side seats capture the most dramatic scenery on both legs: the Potomac and Washington landmarks during departure, and the Mediterranean coastline during approach. The right side also offers better views of the Appalachian Mountains during the initial climb over Virginia.

During takeoff from Washington Dulles International (IAD), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Potomac River and Washington, D.C.'s monuments during the initial climb-out. Dulles typically departs eastbound, and right-side windows capture the river's meandering path and the city's urban grid as you gain altitude. Notable sights include: Potomac River, Washington Monument and Capitol Building area, Arlington County urban sprawl, Shenandoah Valley (distant western horizon).

When landing at Ben Gurion (TLV), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views during the final approach into Tel Aviv. Aircraft typically descend over the Mediterranean Sea and the Israeli coastline, with left windows capturing the coastal plain, Tel Aviv's urban area, and the sea meeting the shore. Notable sights include: Mediterranean Sea, Tel Aviv-Jaffa coastal city, Carmel Mountains (north), Sharon Plain agricultural region.

The flight from Washington Dulles International (IAD) to Ben Gurion (TLV) takes Approximately 10 hours 15 minutes (including typical routing via Gander, Newfoundland or North Atlantic tracks).

North Atlantic Ocean (featureless but dramatic at altitude), Greenland's ice sheet (if routed northerly), Iceland's volcanic terrain (if visible on northern routing), Scandinavian coastlines, North Sea, Alps or Carpathian Mountains (depending on exact routing), Mediterranean Sea, Greek islands, Cyprus, and the Levantine coast approaching Israel