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BOS â DXB
Which side of the plane to sit from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (Boston) to Dubai International Airport (Dubai)?
Left Side of the Plane
The Left Side is generally superior for this route as it offers the highest probability of viewing the majestic ice sheets of Greenland and the dramatic mountain ranges of the Caucasus during the transition from Europe to Asia.
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Southern Greenland
On northern tracks, witness the sprawling white ice caps and deep blue glacial fjords along the coast.
Newfoundland Coast
Dramatic rocky shorelines and potential iceberg clusters during the late spring months.
Scottish Highlands
Verdant green peaks and misty lochs as the aircraft crosses the northern United Kingdom.
Caucasus Mountains
Jagged, snow-dusted peaks stretching between the Black and Caspian Seas.
Iranian Plateau
Stunning geological formations and high-altitude desert landscapes in the late stages of the flight.
Most BOS-DXB flights depart in the evening, meaning you will cross the Atlantic at night. In the summer months, dawn arrives early, potentially illuminating Greenland. The Left Side avoids the direct glare of the sun when flying south-east toward Dubai during the local afternoon.
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Boston Skyline
Excellent views of the Back Bay, Financial District, and Logan Airport immediately after takeoff.
Cape Cod
The iconic hook-shaped peninsula and the Atlantic coastline during the initial climb.
European Alps
If the jet stream pushes the flight path south, enjoy distant views of the Swiss and Austrian Alps.
Istanbul & Bosphorus
The scenic waterway separating Europe and Asia is often visible when tracking over Turkey.
Dubai Skyline
Depending on the arrival pattern, catch the Burj Khalifa and the Palm Jumeirah on the final approach.
Choose the Right Side if you want the best views of the Boston departure and the Dubai arrival. Be aware that the sun will be on this side of the aircraft for the final few hours of the journey, which may require closing the window shade to avoid heat and glare.
Book Hotels in DubaiDistance: 10,702 km (6,650 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 12 hrs 35 min
Departure: BOS (42.36429977, -71.00520325)
Arrival: DXB (25.252799987800003, 55.3643989563)
Route Type: International
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