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AMD → DWC
Which side of the plane to sit from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (Ahmedabad) to Al Maktoum International Airport (Dubai)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior visual experience, featuring the unique white salt marshes of Kutch, the dramatic fjords of the Musandam Peninsula, and the iconic Dubai skyline during the approach to DWC.
Rann of Kutch
Shortly after takeoff, witness the unique white salt flats and seasonal wetlands of the Gujarat coastline.
Musandam Peninsula
Breathtaking views of the 'Fjords of Arabia,' where limestone mountains meet the turquoise waters of the Strait of Hormuz.
Dubai Skyline
The world's most famous skyline, including the Burj Khalifa, often comes into view on the right during the DWC approach.
Jebel Ali Port
Look for one of the world's largest man-made harbors and the surrounding industrial marvels just before landing.
The World Islands
On clear days and specific flight paths, the man-made archipelago 'The World' can be spotted off the Dubai coast.
The right side is the 'money side' for this route. Sit here for the best views of the Rann of Kutch and the Dubai skyline. On evening flights, the sunset will be directly visible on this side, creating a spectacular golden hour over the Musandam Peninsula. Ensure your window is clean for high-altitude photography of the salt flats.
Arabian Sea Expanse
A vast view of the deep blue Arabian Sea as you traverse from the Indian subcontinent toward the Arabian Peninsula.
Hajar Mountains
The rugged, dark peaks of the Al Hajar range in Oman and the UAE visible as the flight crosses into the peninsula.
Emirati Dunes
Rolling orange and red sand dunes of the eastern UAE desert as the aircraft begins its descent into the Dubai region.
Horizon Sunsets
For evening flights, the left side provides a softer light and the eventual glow of the sun setting over the southern horizon.
The left side is preferable for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the sun. Keep an eye out for the transition from the deep blue sea to the jagged brown terrain of the Omani border region.
Distance: 1,785 km (1,109 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 23 min
Departure: AMD (23.0771999359, 72.63469696039998)
Arrival: DWC (24.896356, 55.161389)
Route Type: International
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