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DMM → IXE
Which side of the plane to sit from King Fahd International Airport (Dammam) to Mangalore International Airport (Mangalore)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a more diverse landscape, featuring the architectural highlights of the UAE, the dramatic Musandam Peninsula, and a lush final approach over the Western Ghats.
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Persian Gulf
Shimmering turquoise waters and industrial islands visible immediately after takeoff from Dammam.
UAE Skylines
Distant but distinct views of Dubai's Burj Khalifa and Sharjah's urban sprawl if the path stays north.
Musandam Peninsula
The rugged, fjord-like limestone mountains of Oman jutting into the Strait of Hormuz.
Gulf of Oman Shipping
One of the world's busiest maritime corridors with numerous tankers and cargo ships visible.
Western Ghats
Lush, tropical green mountain ranges as the aircraft descends into the Karnataka region.
Book a window seat on the left for daytime flights to avoid direct solar glare while crossing the Arabian Sea. During the descent into IXE, keep your camera ready for the 'Tabletop' runway view and the dense tropical canopy. Morning flights provide the best lighting for the UAE coastline.
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Rub' al Khali Edge
The northern fringes of the 'Empty Quarter' showing vast orange sand dunes and desert expanses.
Abu Dhabi Outskirts
Views of the expanding infrastructure and unique desert developments of the UAE capital.
Arabian Sea Horizon
Uninterrupted views of the horizon, perfect for capturing deep orange sunsets on evening flights.
Konkan Coast
The winding estuaries and sandy beaches of India's western coastline during the final approach.
DMM Departure
Aerial views of the massive King Fahd International Airport complex, the world's largest by land area.
Choose the right side for sunset flights to witness the sun dipping into the Arabian Sea. Be aware that midday flights on this side may experience significant heat and glare through the window. The right side is excellent for seeing the specific geography of the Indian coastline just before touchdown.
Book Hotels in MangaloreDistance: 3,016 km (1,874 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 33 min
Departure: DMM (26.471200942993164, 49.79790115356445)
Arrival: IXE (12.961299896199998, 74.89009857180001)
Route Type: International
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