London to Muscat flight path: LHR to MCT

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Muscat. The right side tracks the southern edge of the route, offering glimpses of the Alps and the eastern Mediterranean during cruise, then the dramatic Hajar Mountains hugging the Omani coast on arrival, while the left side mostly overlooks flatter Balkan and Middle Eastern terrain with less visual variety.

During takeoff from Heathrow (LHR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Westerly departures from Heathrow climb out over London before turning east toward the Middle East, giving passengers on the left a good look at the Thames, the London skyline and the city sprawl before the turn onto the eastbound track. Notable sights include: River Thames, Central London skyline, Heathrow's western suburbs, M25 orbital ring visible below.

When landing at Seeb International (MCT), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Muscat the aircraft descends over the Gulf of Oman before turning toward the runway, putting the rugged Hajar Mountains that crowd right up to the coastline on the right side of the cabin, with the city and harbor squeezed between rock and sea. Notable sights include: Hajar Mountains, Gulf of Oman coastline, Muscat's old harbor and coastal forts, arid mountain wadis.

The flight from Heathrow (LHR) to Seeb International (MCT) takes about 6 hours 55 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,624 miles (5,833 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

The flight path's midpoint lies near the Turkey-Syria-Iraq border region, an area of dry plateau and low hill country before the route continues south over Iraq, Saudi Arabia and the Persian Gulf toward Oman.