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ADL → DXB
Which side of the plane to sit from Adelaide International Airport (Adelaide) to Dubai International Airport (Dubai)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is generally superior for this route, offering clear views of the dramatic Flinders Ranges in Australia and the iconic Burj Khalifa skyline upon arrival in Dubai.
Flinders Ranges
Ancient, folded mountain landscapes of South Australia providing incredible textures from above.
Lake Eyre Basin
Stunning white salt pans and ephemeral river systems of the Australian outback.
Pilbara Iron Mines
Distinctive red earth and massive open-cut mining operations visible in North West Australia.
Hajar Mountains
Jagged limestone peaks of the UAE and Oman appearing as the plane crosses into the Arabian Peninsula.
Burj Khalifa
The world's tallest building and the dense skyscraper corridor of Sheikh Zayed Road during the landing sequence.
Sit on the right for the most iconic views. This side avoids direct sun glare for much of the north-westerly journey from Australia. On the standard approach to DXB (Runway 12), the right side offers a direct view of the Burj Khalifa and the Dubai skyline. During winter months, look for the morning fog over the desert which creates a surreal landscape.
Gulf St Vincent
Deep blue waters and the Yorke Peninsula coastline visible immediately after takeoff from Adelaide.
Great Victoria Desert
A vast expanse of red sand dunes and remote wilderness stretching across the Australian interior.
Ningaloo Reef Coast
The rugged western edge of the Australian continent near Exmouth before crossing the Indian Ocean.
Indian Ocean Sunset
Depending on seasonal timing, this side offers front-row seats to spectacular ocean sunsets.
The World Islands
Artificial archipelago shaped like a world map visible during the final descent into Dubai.
Select the left side if you enjoy watching the sunset over the horizon during the long ocean crossing. On approach to DXB, if the flight path loops over the Persian Gulf, you may get a unique view of the Palm Jumeirah and the World Islands, though this is less consistent than the city view on the right.
Distance: 11,006 km (6,839 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 12 hrs 57 min
Departure: ADL (-34.945, 138.53100600000002)
Arrival: DXB (25.252799987800003, 55.3643989563)
Route Type: International
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