London to Doha flight path: LGW to DOH

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Doha. The right side tracks the flight's generally southeastward arc, keeping the English Channel coast, the Alpine fringe, the Greek islands, the Turkish coastline, and finally the Persian Gulf and Doha skyline in view, while the left side mostly faces flatter interior terrain with fewer distinct features.

During takeoff from Gatwick (LGW), sit on the Right side for the best views. Gatwick's eastbound departures typically turn south over the Sussex countryside before heading out across the Channel, putting the South Downs and the chalk coastline near Brighton and Eastbourne on the right side. The left side only shows the flat suburban sprawl of Surrey and north Kent. Notable sights include: South Downs, Brighton/Eastbourne coastline, English Channel, distant coast of northern France.

When landing at Hamad International Airport (DOH), sit on the Right side for the best views. Arrivals into Doha from Europe cross the Persian Gulf before turning onto final approach, and on the southbound (16) approach the right side faces the coastline, giving views of Doha's West Bay skyscrapers and the man-made Pearl-Qatar island against the turquoise Gulf waters. The left side mostly shows flat desert scrubland inland. Notable sights include: Persian Gulf coastline, Doha West Bay skyline, The Pearl-Qatar island, turquoise shallow Gulf waters.

The flight from Gatwick (LGW) to Hamad International Airport (DOH) takes 6h 25m.

The flight path's midpoint lies over the eastern Mediterranean/Aegean region, passing near the Greek islands (Cyclades/Dodecanese) and the western Turkish coastline near Izmir before continuing over Cyprus and the Levant toward the Persian Gulf.