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CMB → DWC
Which side of the plane to sit from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (Colombo) to Al Maktoum International Airport (Dubai)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a chance to see the northern tip of Sri Lanka during departure, followed by the dramatic Hajar Mountains and the iconic Dubai skyline during the approach into DWC.
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Adam's Bridge
A chain of limestone shoals between India and Sri Lanka, visible shortly after departure if the path trends north.
Hajar Mountains
Stark, rugged peaks rising sharply from the desert floor along the Oman and UAE border during descent.
Jebel Ali Port
One of the world's largest man-made harbors and a massive industrial hub located just north of Al Maktoum Airport.
Dubai Skyline
Depending on air traffic control patterns, you can often see the Burj Khalifa and the downtown cluster in the distance.
The right side is significantly more scenic during the descent. Try to book a morning flight for the best light on the Hajar Mountains. On clear days, the contrast between the mountain shadows and the desert sand is spectacular.
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Laccadive Sea
Expansive views of the turquoise waters surrounding the Sri Lankan shelf immediately after takeoff from CMB.
Arabian Sea Shipping Lanes
Spot large container ships and tankers navigating one of the world's busiest maritime trade routes.
Rub' al Khali Edge
As the plane turns toward DWC, catch glimpses of the vast red dunes of the Empty Quarter to the south.
Choose the left side for evening flights to witness the sunset over the Arabian Sea. During the final approach to DWC from the south, you may see the sprawling solar parks and the desert expanse of the southern UAE.
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Get eSIMs for United Arab EmiratesDistance: 3,284 km (2,041 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 52 min
Departure: CMB (7.180759906768799, 79.88410186767578)
Arrival: DWC (24.896356, 55.161389)
Route Type: International
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