Seeing Qurnat as Sawda' from a plane6 ★
Lebanon's highest point at about 10,130 ft, in Mount Lebanon right above the Cedars of God, among the last groves of the biblical cedars. Look for a long, bare summit plateau, snowy in winter.
3 of our routes pass it. Lebanon · rated 6 of 10
The easy pick
Boston to Dubai: sit on the left, 531 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Boston to Dubai | Left | 531 min after takeoff |
| Houston to Dubai | Left | 718 min after takeoff |
| Washington to Abu Dhabi | Left | 603 min after takeoff |
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 Qurnat as Sawda' from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (3 of 3). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Qurnat as Sawda' from a plane?
Mid-flight: see the table for when on each route.
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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