Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Muscat to Salalah. Right-side seats capture the most dramatic geography: the Hajar Mountains during departure and the Dhofar Mountains during approach. Although left has the distinctive green Salalah plain on landing, the right side's consistent mountain views across both phases of flight provide superior visual interest for the entire journey.

During takeoff from Seeb International (MCT), sit on the Right side for the best views. Muscat typically departs eastbound (Runway 30) or westbound (Runway 12). Right-side seats offer views of the Hajar Mountains immediately inland from the airport, which rise sharply to 3,000+ feet and create a dramatic backdrop during climb-out. Left seats face the Arabian Gulf, which is less visually distinctive at low altitude. Notable sights include: Hajar Mountains (eastern escarpment), Muscat city sprawl in the coastal plain below, Wadi systems cutting through the foothills, Arabian Gulf coastline receding northward.

When landing at Salalah (SLL), sit on the Left side for the best views. Salalah typically lands on Runway 30 (eastbound approach) or Runway 12 (westbound approach). Left-side seats during approach offer views of the Dhofar Mountains and the distinctive green coastal plain of Salalah, which contrasts sharply with the arid interior. This region is the only part of Oman that receives monsoon moisture, making the vegetation visibly different from the rest of the route. Notable sights include: Dhofar Mountains (western range), Salalah's green coastal plain and date palm groves, Khareef vegetation zone (seasonal), Arabian Sea coastline.

The flight from Seeb International (MCT) to Salalah (SLL) takes Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the Oman interior, passing over increasingly arid terrain. The Hajar Mountains gradually give way to lower, more dispersed ridges and plateaus. Around the midpoint (roughly 40 minutes into flight), you'll be over the interior desert plateau at 15,000-20,000 feet with minimal landmarks—just tan, featureless terrain. As you approach Salalah, the Dhofar Mountains become visible on the left, and the coastal plain's green vegetation becomes apparent. The entire route follows the general north-south axis of Oman's interior, with the Arabian Sea always to the east (right side) and progressively lower mountains to the west (left side).