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DAR β DXB
Which side of the plane to sit from Julius Nyerere International Airport (Dar Es Salaam) to Dubai International Airport (Dubai)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is the clear winner for this route, providing spectacular views of the Zanzibar archipelago immediately after takeoff and the dramatic Omani coastline before landing.
Zanzibar Archipelago
Breathtaking aerial views of Unguja and Pemba islands, surrounded by turquoise waters and coral reefs shortly after departure.
Indian Ocean Coastline
Continuous views of the deep blue ocean meeting the white sands of the East African coast for the first leg of the journey.
Horn of Africa
Dramatic views of the rugged coastline where the Somali desert meets the Gulf of Aden.
Hajar Mountains
The stark, moon-like peaks of the mountain range stretching across Oman and the UAE during the descent into Dubai.
The right side is essential for the best island views. For the most vibrant water colors over Zanzibar, a morning departure is best. Keep your camera ready during the final 30 minutes of the flight for the best views of the Omani mountains and the UAE coastline.
Mt. Kilimanjaro
Distant but majestic views of Africa's highest peak rising above the clouds to the west during the first hour of flight.
Ethiopian Highlands
The rugged and dramatic terrain of the Ethiopian Plateau visible during the mid-flight segment.
Rub' al Khali
The vast, rolling orange sand dunes of the 'Empty Quarter', the world's largest contiguous sand desert, upon entering the Arabian Peninsula.
Choose the left side for a higher chance of seeing the Dubai skyline, including the Burj Khalifa, if the flight makes a standard inland approach from the south. This side is also better for late afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the setting sun over the ocean.
Distance: 3,978 km (2,472 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 41 min
Departure: DAR (-6.87811, 39.202599)
Arrival: DXB (25.252799987800003, 55.3643989563)
Route Type: International
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