Seeing Damascus from a plane3 ★

One of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Look for the green Ghouta oasis against the desert, bare Mount Qasioun rising over the city to the northwest, and the old walled city at the center.

2 of our routes pass it. Syria · rated 5 of 10

The easy pick

Washington to Dubai: sit on the right, 596 min after takeoff.

Which side, by route

From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day. Where the best seat for the whole flight is on the other side, you'd trade this sight for more elsewhere.

Questions

Which side of the plane do you see Damascus from?

It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (2 of 2). The table lists each route's side.

When can you see Damascus from a plane?

Mid-flight: see the table for when on each route.

Can you see Damascus at night?

Yes, by its lights. The app scores lit places at night by how bright they are.

Do clouds matter?

Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.

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