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DOK → DWC
Which side of the plane to sit from Donetsk International Airport (Donetsk) to Al Maktoum International Airport (Dubai)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior perspective of the dramatic Zagros Mountains and a prime view of the Palm Jebel Ali during the final approach to Al Maktoum International.
Sea of Azov
Early views of the shallow coastline and unique spits shortly after departure from the Donbas region.
Zagros Mountains
Extensive, high-altitude views of the dramatic folded limestone ridges and deep canyons of western Iran.
Persian Gulf
Deep blue waters dotted with cargo ships and oil tankers entering the Strait of Hormuz area.
Palm Jebel Ali
An iconic aerial view of the massive palm-shaped archipelago located just north of DWC airport.
Rub' al Khali Fringe
The rolling orange sand dunes of the Arabian Desert as you cross into UAE airspace.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to catch the sunset over the Persian Gulf. Watch closely 15 minutes before landing for the best views of Dubai's coastal developments.
Greater Caucasus Range
Distant views of the snow-capped peaks forming the natural border between Europe and Asia.
Caspian Sea Coast
Glances of the western shoreline and the turquoise waters of the world's largest inland sea.
Dasht-e Kavir
The vast, otherworldly salt crusts and patterns of the Great Salt Desert in northern Iran.
Dubai Marina Skyline
A distant view of the dense cluster of skyscrapers as the aircraft turns toward the southern airport.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the glare of the southern sun. During night flights, look for the sprawling light grids of Baku and Tehran if the path stays east.
Distance: 2,995 km (1,861 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs
Departure: DOK (48.07360076904297, 37.73970031738281)
Arrival: DWC (24.896356, 55.161389)
Route Type: International
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