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CCU → DXB
Which side of the plane to sit from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (Kolkata) to Dubai International Airport (Dubai)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is generally superior for this route as it offers a glimpse of the Himalayan foothills in the far distance early on, the unique white salt flats of the Rann of Kutch, and typically provides the best angle for the iconic Dubai skyline and Burj Khalifa during the standard approach into DXB.
Himalayan Vistas
On exceptionally clear days, the distant snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas may be visible to the far north.
Rann of Kutch
The mesmerizing, vast white salt marshes of Gujarat appearing like a frozen sea from 35,000 feet.
Gulf of Oman
The dramatic coastline where the rugged Omani mountains meet the turquoise waters of the gulf.
Northern Emirates
Aerial views of Sharjah and Ajman as the flight transitions into the busy Dubai approach corridor.
Burj Khalifa
The world's tallest building is often clearly visible on the right during the standard landing patterns for runways 12L/R.
The right side is the 'photographer's choice' for the arrival into Dubai. To maximize views of the Rann of Kutch, ensure you are flying during daylight hours. During the final 15 minutes of the flight, stay alert as the aircraft often banks, offering a panoramic view of the Dubai skyscrapers and the Persian Gulf coastline.
Gangetic Delta
Lush green agricultural plains and winding distributaries of the Ganges shortly after departing Kolkata.
Deccan Plateau
The rugged, ancient basaltic terrain of central India with visible seasonal river beds.
Konkan Coastline
Views of the Indian west coast and the transition into the deep blue of the Arabian Sea.
Arabian Sea Sunset
If flying in the late afternoon, this side provides front-row seats to the sun setting over the water.
Dubai Creek
Views of the historic heart of Dubai and the sprawling residential areas during the final descent.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the harsh sun glare coming from the south. This side is also excellent for viewing the expansive desert dunes of the UAE as the plane turns for its final approach. Keep an eye out for the Hajar Mountains during the initial descent into UAE airspace.
Distance: 3,366 km (2,092 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 58 min
Departure: CCU (22.654699325561523, 88.44670104980469)
Arrival: DXB (25.252799987800003, 55.3643989563)
Route Type: International
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