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Our Recommendation
8.2

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a stunning panorama of the Dubai skyline upon departure and provides the most consistent views of the European landscape and the English countryside during descent.

Left Side Highlights
8.2
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Dubai Skyline

Aerial views of the Burj Khalifa and the coastline shortly after departing DXB.

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Persian Gulf

Clear turquoise waters and the coastal infrastructure of Kuwait and Southern Iraq.

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Mesopotamia

The winding paths of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers through the fertile crescent.

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Taurus Mountains

Dramatic, snow-dusted peaks in Southern Turkey often visible during mid-flight.

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Central Europe

Dense urban clusters and organized farmland across Austria and Germany.

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London Horizon

Glimpses of the Greater London area and the Thames on the approach into the Midlands.

Book a seat in front of the wing for the best view of the Palm Jumeirah on takeoff. Afternoon flights (local time) provide the best lighting as the sun moves toward the front-left of the aircraft, reducing glare on the European leg. Watch for the change from arid desert to lush European greenery.

Right Side Highlights
7.5
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Zagros Mountains

The massive, folded ridges of Iran visible across the Persian Gulf early in the flight.

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Black Sea Coast

The meeting point of the Turkish coastline and the vast dark waters of the Black Sea.

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Carpathian Mountains

The rugged, forested terrain of Romania and Central Europe.

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Frankfurt Region

Major German industrial hubs and the Rhine river system.

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North Sea

Shipping lanes and massive offshore wind farms before crossing the UK coast.

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Peak District

The rolling hills and green dales of the English Midlands during the final descent.

The right side is excellent for capturing the geological complexity of the Zagros Mountains shortly after takeoff. If flying during the winter, the Carpathian Mountains provide a spectacular snow-covered vista. Note that morning departures from Dubai will experience significant sun glare on this side.

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Route Information

Distance: 5,603 km (3,482 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 6 hrs 36 min

Departure: DXB (25.252799987800003, 55.3643989563)

Arrival: BHX (52.4538993835, -1.7480299472799998)

Route Type: International

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