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BSR → DXB
Which side of the plane to sit from Basrah International Airport (Basrah) to Dubai International Airport (Dubai)?
Left Side of the Plane
The Left Side is superior for this route as it offers views of the Shatt al-Arab confluence, the distant Zagros Mountains of Iran, and usually provides the most dramatic angle of the Dubai skyline and Burj Khalifa during the descent into DXB.
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Shatt al-Arab Confluence
The starting point where the Tigris and Euphrates rivers meet before flowing into the Persian Gulf.
Zagros Mountains
The snow-capped peaks of the Iranian plateau are visible across the Gulf on clear days.
Kish Island
A prominent Iranian resort island known for its unique oval shape and turquoise surrounding waters.
Dubai Skyline
On a typical approach to Runway 30L or 30R, you get a front-row seat to the Burj Khalifa and Downtown Dubai.
Port Rashid
View the massive cruise terminals and cargo ships docked at the historic heart of Dubai's maritime trade.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight. This side is most likely to offer a view of the Burj Khalifa during the standard approach into Dubai. Keep your camera ready as soon as the descent begins over the Gulf.
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Kuwait City
A clear view of the Kuwait Towers and the dense urban landscape shortly after takeoff from Basrah.
Offshore Oil Rigs
The northern Gulf is dotted with massive industrial platforms and tankers illuminating the sea at night.
Bahrain Peninsula
On clear days, the distant outline of the Bahraini archipelago and the King Fahd Causeway are visible.
Palm Jumeirah
If the flight patterns circle from the south, you will see the iconic man-made palm-shaped island.
Arabian Coastline
Watch the transition from the golden sands of Saudi Arabia to the white salt flats of the UAE.
The right side is ideal for sunset flights to catch the golden hour over the Arabian desert. It offers the best views of the Saudi and Qatari coasts. If landing from the south, this side provides views of the Palm Jebel Ali and Palm Jumeirah.
Book Hotels in DubaiDistance: 959 km (596 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 36 min
Departure: BSR (30.54910087585449, 47.66210174560547)
Arrival: DXB (25.252799987800003, 55.3643989563)
Route Type: International
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