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CAN → DXB
Which side of the plane to sit from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (Guangzhou) to Dubai International Airport (Dubai)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers superior views of the distant Himalayan ranges, the dramatic arid landscapes of Pakistan, and the jagged Hajar Mountains before revealing the iconic Dubai skyline during arrival.
Yunnan Plateaus
Stunning karst topography and deep river valleys of Southwest China.
Himalayan Horizon
On clear days, the distant snow-capped peaks of the world's highest mountains are visible to the north.
Thar Desert
The vast, golden rolling sand dunes stretching across the Indo-Pakistani border.
Hajar Mountains
The sharp, dark limestone ridges that define the border between Oman and the UAE.
Dubai Skyline
Unrivaled views of the Burj Khalifa and the dense skyscrapers of Sheikh Zayed Road during the approach.
The right side is essential for viewing the Burj Khalifa on most standard landing patterns into DXB. For daytime flights, keep your window shade down during the mid-flight desert crossing to avoid intense heat and glare, then open it 30 minutes before landing for the best city views.
Pearl River Delta
Dense urban clusters of Southern China visible immediately after departure from Guangzhou.
Bay of Bengal
Aerial views of the vast blue expanse and the northern coastal shelf of the Indian Ocean.
Deccan Plateau
The diverse agricultural patterns and rugged terrain of the central Indian subcontinent.
Arabian Sea
Deep blue waters and occasional shipping vessels visible while crossing towards the Middle East.
Omani Coastline
The stark transition from the Arabian Sea to the rocky cliffs of the Musandam Peninsula.
Choose the left side for night flights to enjoy the glittering lights of major Indian coastal cities. This side also avoids direct glare from the sun when flying westward during the afternoon.
Distance: 5,827 km (3,621 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 6 hrs 51 min
Departure: CAN (23.39240074157715, 113.29900360107422)
Arrival: DXB (25.252799987800003, 55.3643989563)
Route Type: International
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