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Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side of the aircraft typically offers a superior view of the Taurus Mountains in Turkey and is more likely to provide a stunning view of the Burj Khalifa and Downtown Dubai during the standard landing approach.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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The Alps & Bavaria

Early in the flight, catch views of the snow-capped peaks of the Alps and the green landscapes of southern Germany.

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Turkish Black Sea Coast

Observe the rugged transition where the Black Sea meets the northern coastline of Turkey.

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Taurus Mountains

Spectacular limestone peaks and deep canyons across southern Anatolia provide some of the flight's best terrain views.

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Mesopotamian Plains

View the historical fertile crescent area between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.

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Dubai Skyline

On the final descent into DXB, the left side usually faces the iconic Burj Khalifa and the city's dense skyscraper corridor.

For daytime flights, the left side provides excellent lighting for the Turkish highlands. If arriving at night, the left side is the prime spot for viewing the brilliantly lit Burj Khalifa during the standard approach into runway 12L.

Right Side Highlights
7.5
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Southeastern European Cities

Glimpse cities like Vienna or Budapest depending on the specific air traffic control corridor used.

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Lake Van

If the flight path trends north, look for the deep blue, soda-rich waters of Turkey's largest lake.

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Zagros Mountains

View the dramatic folded mountain belts of western Iran if the route traverses the eastern corridor.

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Persian Gulf

Watch the turquoise waters of the Gulf filled with cargo ships and tankers approaching one of the world's busiest maritime hubs.

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The Palm Jumeirah

Often visible on the right side when the aircraft performs a wide turn over the sea before lining up for the runway.

The right side is ideal for avoiding direct sunlight during much of the southward journey, reducing glare on your window. Keep a close eye out for the artificial World Islands and Palm Jumeirah as the plane descends over the Persian Gulf.

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Route Information

Distance: 5,005 km (3,110 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs 53 min

Departure: DUS (51.289501, 6.766780000000001)

Arrival: DXB (25.252799987800003, 55.3643989563)

Route Type: International

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