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AUH → DUS
Which side of the plane to sit from Abu Dhabi International Airport (Abu Dhabi) to Düsseldorf Airport (Duesseldorf)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior lighting for photography as it faces north, away from the harsh sun, while providing excellent views of the Persian Gulf and the Black Sea coast.
Persian Gulf Coast
Stunning turquoise waters and intricate sandbars along the coastline of the UAE and Kuwait.
Mesopotamian Plains
The historic 'Cradle of Civilization' featuring the fertile floodplains between the great rivers.
Anatolian Plateau
Rugged volcanic terrain and high-altitude steppe landscapes in the heart of Turkey.
Black Sea Coastline
Aerial views of the Bulgarian and Romanian coasts where the land meets the deep blue sea.
Carpathian Mountains
Dense green forests and jagged ridges as the flight path crosses over Romania.
Prague
Clear views of the Vltava River and the red-roofed architecture of the Czech capital.
Choose the right side for the most consistent lighting, as the sun will be on the opposite side of the aircraft for most of the journey. Keep your camera ready in the first 20 minutes for the gulf islands and again mid-flight for the rugged Turkish interior. Winter flights offer the best contrast with snow covering the Turkish and Romanian peaks.
Arabian Desert
Expansive orange dunes and desert patterns visible during the initial climb from Abu Dhabi.
Baghdad
The dense urban landscape and the winding Tigris River visible while transiting Iraqi airspace.
Taurus Mountains
Dramatic, often snow-capped limestone peaks stretching across southern Turkey.
The Alps
Distant but spectacular views of the Austrian and Bavarian Alpine peaks to the south.
Rhine Valley
Historic castles and winding river bends visible as the plane descends into the Düsseldorf area.
The left side is prime for sunset views on evening flights. However, during midday flights, the southern sun can create significant glare and heat through the window. It is the better side for spotting the distant Alpine range as you cross Central Europe.
Distance: 5,026 km (3,123 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs 55 min
Departure: AUH (24.433000564575195, 54.651100158691406)
Arrival: DUS (51.289501, 6.766780000000001)
Route Type: International
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