The left side wins overall for the spectacular Mahé departure views of Morne Seychellois and the inner Seychelles islands, which are genuinely rare and visually striking. The landing view from the right is good but Doha approaches are more commonly seen. The left side also tracks the Somali coast and Arabian Sea during cruise at a distance, with occasional glimpses of the Horn of Africa region.
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Flight Path
Mahe to Doha is 2,086 miles (3,357 km), a flight of about 5 hours 30 minutes.
The route crosses the western Indian Ocean, passing over or near the Somali Basin, then the Gulf of Aden coastline of Somalia and Djibouti, before crossing the Arabian Peninsula over Yemen and Oman's Empty Quarter desert, then descending over the Persian Gulf toward Qatar. The Hadhramaut plateau of Yemen and the vast sand seas of the Rub al Khali are visible during cruise altitude on clear days.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from SEZ
LEFTMahé's runway 13/31 means northbound departures toward Doha typically involve a left turn climbing out over the western side of the island. The left side captures the dramatic granite peaks of Morne Seychellois National Park rising to 905m, plus the sweeping arc of Beau Vallon Bay and the scatter of inner islands including Silhouette and North Island on the horizon.
Landing at DOH
RIGHTApproaching Doha from the south-southeast, aircraft typically descend over the Qatar peninsula and land on runways oriented roughly north-south. The right side gives a clear view of Doha's West Bay skyline, the distinctive arc of the corniche, and the shallow turquoise waters of the Persian Gulf spreading toward Bahrain.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Seychelles International (SEZ) to Hamad International Airport (DOH)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Mahe to Doha. The left side wins overall for the spectacular Mahé departure views of Morne Seychellois and the inner Seychelles islands, which are genuinely rare and visually striking. The landing view from the right is good but Doha approaches are more commonly seen. The left side also tracks the Somali coast and Arabian Sea during cruise at a distance, with occasional glimpses of the Horn of Africa region.
What can I see during takeoff from Seychelles International in Mahe?
During takeoff from Seychelles International (SEZ), sit on the Left side for the best views. Mahé's runway 13/31 means northbound departures toward Doha typically involve a left turn climbing out over the western side of the island. The left side captures the dramatic granite peaks of Morne Seychellois National Park rising to 905m, plus the sweeping arc of Beau Vallon Bay and the scatter of inner islands including Silhouette and North Island on the horizon. Notable sights include: Morne Seychellois peak, Beau Vallon Bay, Silhouette Island, North Island.
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. Approaching Doha from the south-southeast, aircraft typically descend over the Qatar peninsula and land on runways oriented roughly north-south. The right side gives a clear view of Doha's West Bay skyline, the distinctive arc of the corniche, and the shallow turquoise waters of the Persian Gulf spreading toward Bahrain. Notable sights include: Doha West Bay skyline, Doha Corniche, Persian Gulf shallows, Qatar peninsula coastline.
How long is the flight from Mahe to Doha?
The flight from Seychelles International (SEZ) to Hamad International Airport (DOH) takes about 5 hours 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,086 miles (3,357 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Mahe to Doha flight path pass over?
The route crosses the western Indian Ocean, passing over or near the Somali Basin, then the Gulf of Aden coastline of Somalia and Djibouti, before crossing the Arabian Peninsula over Yemen and Oman's Empty Quarter desert, then descending over the Persian Gulf toward Qatar. The Hadhramaut plateau of Yemen and the vast sand seas of the Rub al Khali are visible during cruise altitude on clear days.