AUH → IAD

Dubai Horizon

Depending on the departure path, the iconic Burj Khalifa and Dubai skyline are often visible to the north shortly after takeoff.

Caucasus Mountains

Spectacular views of the snow-capped peaks between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea.

Scandinavian Coast

Deep blue fjords and the rugged, rocky coastline of Norway as the flight heads toward the Arctic.

Greenland Ice Sheet

The most dramatic part of the flight, featuring the immense, cracked white expanse of the world's second-largest ice body.

Northeast Corridor

As you descend into the US, you can often spot the metropolitan areas of Boston, New York, and Philadelphia in the distance.

Persian Gulf Coast

Aerial views of the turquoise waters and coastal developments along the UAE and Kuwaiti shores shortly after takeoff.

Anatolian Plateau

The rugged, arid landscapes and high-altitude lakes of central and eastern Turkey.

Eastern European Forests

Vast stretches of dense woodland and agricultural patterns across Belarus and Poland.

Southern Greenland

Views of the jagged fjords and massive icebergs floating in the North Atlantic near the southern tip of the island.

Potomac River

On final approach to IAD, look for the winding Potomac River and the outskirts of the Virginia countryside.