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BSR → AUH
Which side of the plane to sit from Basrah International Airport (Basrah) to Abu Dhabi International Airport (Abu Dhabi)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers a more continuous sequence of urban landmarks, including the skylines of Kuwait City, Dammam, and Doha, along with the fascinating transition from the Arabian desert to the turquoise waters of the Gulf.
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Kuwait City
The distinctive Kuwait Towers and the dense urban landscape of the capital city are highly visible early in the flight.
Saudi Coastline
Aerial views of the massive industrial developments and residential grids of Al Khobar and Dammam.
Bahrain & Causeway
The island nation of Bahrain and the King Fahd Causeway, a 25km bridge connecting it to the Saudi mainland.
Doha Waterfront
The stunning West Bay skyline and the artificial islands of The Pearl-Qatar are frequently visible during the cruise phase.
Empty Quarter Edges
The massive, shifting orange sand dunes of the Rub' al Khali desert as they meet the shallow, bright green waters of the coast.
The right side is the 'city side' for this route. For the best photography of Kuwait and Doha, choose a morning flight when the sun illuminates the buildings from the east. Be sure to look for the stark contrast between the deep desert sand and the pale turquoise lagoons near the UAE border.
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Bubiyan Island
The largest island in Kuwait, featuring a complex network of tidal channels and salt marshes visible shortly after takeoff.
Zagros Mountains
On clear days, the rugged, snow-capped peaks of the Iranian mountain range are visible in the far distance across the Gulf.
Offshore Oil Fields
Glimmering industrial platforms and gas flares dotting the Persian Gulf, looking like tiny metallic islands in the blue sea.
Dubai Skyline
A distant but majestic view of the Burj Khalifa and the high-rise clusters of Dubai as you approach the UAE.
Yas Island
The vibrant red roof of Ferrari World and the Yas Marina Circuit become clearly visible during the final descent into AUH.
Sit on the left for a serene view of the open sea and the far-off Iranian coastline. This side is better during afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun reflecting off the water. Look out for the massive tankers and cargo ships navigating the Strait of Hormuz shipping lanes.
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Get eSIMs for United Arab EmiratesDistance: 968 km (601 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 37 min
Departure: BSR (30.54910087585449, 47.66210174560547)
Arrival: AUH (24.433000564575195, 54.651100158691406)
Route Type: International
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