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DME → DXB
Which side of the plane to sit from Domodedovo International Airport (Moscow) to Dubai International Airport (Dubai)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the Caucasus range and is significantly better for viewing the iconic Dubai skyline, the Palm Jumeirah, and the World Islands during the standard approach into DXB.
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Volga River Delta
The intricate, green vein-like patterns where the Volga River meets the Caspian Sea near Astrakhan.
Caucasus Mountains
Glaciated peaks of the Greater Caucasus range visible in the distance over the Russian-Georgian border.
Zagros Mountains
Breathtaking views of the folded mountain belts and deep canyons of Western Iran.
Persian Gulf
Turquoise waters dotted with offshore oil rigs and artificial islands as you approach the UAE.
Dubai Landmarks
Unmatched views of the Burj Khalifa, the World Islands, and the Palm Jumeirah during the final approach.
This is the 'money side' for photography. On the descent into DXB, planes usually fly south over the Gulf and turn left, placing the entire Dubai skyline and the Burj Khalifa directly outside the right-side windows.
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Expansive views of the eastern Caspian coastline bordering Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan.
Elburz Mountains
Dramatic snow-capped peaks in Northern Iran, including the volcanic cone of Mount Damavand.
Dasht-e Kavir
The Great Salt Desert of Iran featuring unique, swirl-like geological formations and salt crusts.
Strait of Hormuz
A bird's-eye view of one of the world's most strategic maritime chokepoints filled with tankers.
Choose this side on early morning flights to see the sun rising over the Caspian Sea. During the descent, keep an eye out for the Sharjah skyline which often appears closer to the left side than the right.
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Get eSIMs for United Arab EmiratesDistance: 3,642 km (2,263 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 17 min
Departure: DME (55.40879821777344, 37.90629959106445)
Arrival: DXB (25.252799987800003, 55.3643989563)
Route Type: International
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