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AMS → DXB
Which side of the plane to sit from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (Amsterdam) to Dubai International Airport (Dubai)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the Dubai skyline, including the Burj Khalifa and the Palm Jumeirah, during the standard approach into Dubai International Airport.
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The Alps
Depending on the specific airway, enjoy views of the snow-capped Austrian or Swiss peaks.
Euphrates River
The historic winding river carving through the arid landscapes of the Middle East.
Arabian Desert
Vast, undulating orange sand dunes as the plane enters UAE airspace.
Dubai Skyline
Unmatched views of the Burj Khalifa and the dense cluster of skyscrapers in Downtown Dubai.
Palm Jumeirah
The iconic man-made archipelago visible during the final banking maneuvers into DXB.
The World Islands
The ambitious artificial archipelago visible just off the coast before touchdown.
Choose the right side for the 'money shot' of Dubai. Most flights into DXB approach from the Northwest over the water; as the plane banks to align with the runway, the entire city skyline and the Burj Khalifa typically appear on the right. For daytime flights, keep your window shade down during the mid-flight desert crossing to avoid intense heat and glare, then open it 20 minutes before landing.
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Central European Plains
Bird's-eye views of the geometric patterns of German and Austrian farmland.
Black Sea Coast
Deep blue waters contrasting with the rugged northern coastline of Turkey.
Zagros Mountains
Spectacular folded rock formations and salt domes visible while overflying Iran.
Persian Gulf Shipping
A view of the busy maritime lanes and tankers navigating toward the Strait of Hormuz.
Sharjah City Lights
The dense, glittering urban grid of Dubai's neighboring emirate during night descents.
The left side is excellent for viewing the moon over the Persian Gulf on overnight flights. It also provides a better view of the mountainous terrain of Western Iran. If the flight arrives early morning, you will experience a softer sunrise away from the direct glare of the sun.
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Get eSIMs for United Arab EmiratesDistance: 5,169 km (3,212 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 6 hrs 5 min
Departure: AMS (52.308601, 4.76389)
Arrival: DXB (25.252799987800003, 55.3643989563)
Route Type: International
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