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DWC → KBL
Which side of the plane to sit from Al Maktoum International Airport (Dubai) to Hamid Karzai International Airport (Kabul)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most dramatic views of the Iranian plateau's unique desert geology and the high-altitude ridges of the southern Hindu Kush range.
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Strait of Hormuz
Clear views of the narrow maritime gateway and the rugged coastline of southern Iran.
Dasht-e Lut
Visuals of the world's hottest desert, featuring spectacular wind-eroded ridges and salt flats.
Hamun Lake
A large seasonal wetland system located on the volatile border between Iran and Afghanistan.
Hindu Kush Foothills
The dramatic transition from desert plains to the jagged, high-altitude peaks surrounding Kabul.
Kandahar Outskirts
Distant views of the historic southern trade hub and its surrounding irrigated valleys.
Book an afternoon flight to see the sun set over the Iranian desert, creating long shadows that emphasize the terrain. Ensure you are seated ahead of the wing for an unobstructed view of the high mountain approach into Kabul.
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Excellent views of the Jebel Ali area and the UAE skyline immediately after takeoff from DWC.
Gulf of Oman
Deep azure waters filled with international shipping traffic along the Arabian Sea route.
Makran Coast
Striking geological formations including mud volcanoes and the unique Gwadar peninsula.
Sulaiman Mountains
Massive north-south limestone ridges that form the natural barrier of the Indus Basin.
Khyber Pass Region
Aerial views of the rugged mountainous border zone between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
The right side is best for morning flights as the sun lights up the eastern slopes of the Sulaiman Range. Watch for the stark contrast between the green Indus valley far to the south and the dry Afghan mountains.
Book Hotels in KabulDistance: 1,728 km (1,074 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 18 min
Departure: DWC (24.896356, 55.161389)
Arrival: KBL (34.565899, 69.212303)
Route Type: International
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