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DXB → BCN
Which side of the plane to sit from Dubai International Airport (Dubai) to Barcelona International Airport (Barcelona)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers spectacular views of the Dubai skyline upon departure, the historic rivers of Mesopotamia, and the iconic city grid of Barcelona during the final approach.
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Dubai Skyline
Vantage points of the Burj Khalifa and the Palm Jumeirah if the flight path tracks west.
Euphrates River
The winding historical river cutting through the landscape of Iraq.
Taurus Mountains
Snow-capped peaks and dramatic ridges in southern Turkey.
Cyprus
Clear views of the entire island nation nestled in the Mediterranean.
Mt. Etna & Sicily
Distant views of Europe's most active volcano on the horizon.
Barcelona Grid
The famous Eixample district's octagonal blocks and the Sagrada Familia on approach.
Ensure you have a window seat on the right for the descent into BCN. If the flight lands on Runway 24R, you get a world-class view of the city center. This side also catches the sunset during evening flights.
Book Hotels in BarcelonaPersian Gulf
Clear turquoise waters and offshore oil platforms shortly after departing Dubai.
An Nafud Desert
The striking red sands and massive dunes of northern Saudi Arabia.
Sardinia
Aerial views of the rugged Italian island and its emerald coastline.
Balearic Sea
Deep blue Mediterranean waters as the aircraft begins its descent into Spain.
The left side is ideal for avoiding direct sunlight during the middle of the flight. On final approach to Barcelona (BCN), you will mostly see the Mediterranean Sea and the port areas before touchdown.
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Get eSIMs for SpainDistance: 5,176 km (3,216 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 6 hrs 5 min
Departure: DXB (25.252799987800003, 55.3643989563)
Arrival: BCN (41.2971, 2.07846)
Route Type: International
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