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DXB → BBO
Which side of the plane to sit from Dubai International Airport (Dubai) to Berbera Airport (Berbera)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side offers a superior perspective of the iconic Dubai skyline during departure and provides a better angle for viewing the deep desert dunes of the Rub' al Khali and the Berbera port on arrival.
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Dubai Skyline
A prime view of the Burj Khalifa and the downtown cluster during the initial climb.
Empty Quarter Dunes
The heart of the Rub' al Khali, featuring massive star dunes and orange sands.
Yemeni Highlands
The dramatic, high-altitude mountain terrain of the southern Arabian Peninsula.
Berbera Port
Aerial view of the strategic deep-sea port and the turquoise waters of the Gulf of Aden.
The right side is ideal for capturing the Dubai skyline if the flight departs towards the west. During the descent into Berbera, this side typically offers the best view of the coastline and the town's historic port. Polarized sunglasses are recommended to reduce desert glare.
Book Hotels in BerberaHajar Mountains
The rugged and jagged mountain range spanning the UAE and Oman border.
Eastern Rub' al Khali
The vast, silent expanse of the Empty Quarter's eastern sand seas.
Arabian Sea Horizon
Expansive views of the open ocean where the Gulf of Aden meets the Arabian Sea.
Guban Coastal Plain
The narrow, arid scrubland that stretches along the northern Somali coast.
Choose the left side for morning flights to keep the sun behind you. This side is better for viewing the Hajar Mountains shortly after takeoff and the transition from the Arabian Peninsula to the Horn of Africa.
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Get eSIMs for SomaliaDistance: 1,985 km (1,233 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 39 min
Departure: DXB (25.252799987800003, 55.3643989563)
Arrival: BBO (10.389200210571287, 44.94110107421875)
Route Type: International
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