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DXB → EBB
Which side of the plane to sit from Dubai International Airport (Dubai) to Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the iconic Dubai skyline during departure and the spectacular transition from the Red Sea coastline to the lush White Nile basin and the Entebbe peninsula upon arrival.
Dubai Skyline
Aerial views of the Burj Khalifa and the coastline immediately after takeoff from DXB.
Red Sea Coastline
The striking contrast of turquoise coral reefs against the arid shores of Saudi Arabia and Yemen.
Simien Mountains
The jagged peaks of northern Ethiopia, often referred to as the 'Roof of Africa'.
The White Nile
The winding path of the Nile river as it meanders through South Sudan toward Lake Victoria.
Entebbe Peninsula
Lush green landscapes and botanical gardens visible during the low-altitude final approach.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to capture the 'Golden Hour' over the African interior. The approach into Entebbe often involves a wide turn over the water; look for the White Nile's exit point from the lake near Jinja. Ensure your window is clean for photos of the Dubai coast right after wheels-up.
Rub' al Khali
The vast, rolling red sand dunes of the Empty Quarter in the southern Arabian Peninsula.
Gulf of Aden
Deep blue waters where the Arabian Sea meets the Horn of Africa near Djibouti.
Ethiopian Highlands
Rugged, high-altitude terrain featuring dramatic escarpments and deep valleys.
Great Rift Valley
The massive geological trench visible as a series of lakes and steep cliffs through East Africa.
Lake Victoria
The expansive horizon of the world's largest tropical lake as you approach the Ugandan coast.
Choose this side for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the western sun. You will get a better view of the sunrise over the Arabian Sea and the sheer scale of the Rift Valley lakes in Ethiopia. During the final approach to Entebbe, keep an eye out for the numerous small islands dotting Lake Victoria.
Distance: 3,731 km (2,318 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 23 min
Departure: DXB (25.252799987800003, 55.3643989563)
Arrival: EBB (0.042386, 32.443501)
Route Type: International
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