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ASB → DXB
Which side of the plane to sit from Ashgabat International Airport (Ashkhabad) to Dubai International Airport (Dubai)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is the premier choice for this route, offering a front-row seat to the dramatic yardangs of the Lut Desert and the most iconic views of the Dubai coastline and skyscrapers during the descent.
Kopet Dag Range
Stunning aerial views of the craggy border mountains between Turkmenistan and Iran shortly after departure.
Dasht-e Lut
The UNESCO-listed 'Lut Desert' featuring incredible wind-carved yardangs (Kaluts) and massive orange sand dunes.
Strait of Hormuz
One of the world's most important shipping lanes, often dotted with massive tankers and cargo ships.
The World Islands
The famous man-made archipelago shaped like a world map, visible as the plane descends over the Persian Gulf.
Dubai Skyline
A spectacular panorama of the Burj Khalifa and the Downtown Dubai skyline during the final approach into DXB.
The right side is essential for photography enthusiasts. To see the 'World Islands' and 'Burj Khalifa,' hope for a landing on Runway 12L or 12R. For the best lighting on the Lut Desert's geology, afternoon flights are ideal as the low sun creates long shadows over the sand formations.
Ashgabat White City
A brief view of the Turkmenistan capital's unique white marble architecture immediately after takeoff.
Aladagh Mountains
Rugged, high-altitude terrain in northeastern Iran with dramatic ridgelines and snow-dusted peaks.
Central Iranian Plateau
Sweeping views of the arid, rocky landscapes and traditional Qanat irrigation systems visible from altitude.
Gulf of Oman
The transition from the Iranian landmass to the deep blue waters of the Gulf as the flight nears the UAE.
Sharjah Waterfront
A dense cluster of skyscrapers and lagoons in the neighboring emirate of Sharjah during the final approach.
Choose the left side for morning departures to keep the sun at your back, providing better visibility of the Iranian mountain ranges. While the views are solid, this side typically misses the most famous Dubai landmarks unless the aircraft is forced into a specific southern holding pattern over the desert.
Distance: 1,444 km (897 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 56 min
Departure: ASB (37.986801, 58.361)
Arrival: DXB (25.252799987800003, 55.3643989563)
Route Type: International
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