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DXB → FRA
Which side of the plane to sit from Dubai International Airport (Dubai) to Frankfurt am Main Airport (Frankfurt)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior departure view of the Dubai skyline and the Burj Khalifa, followed by dramatic perspectives of the Taurus and Balkan mountain ranges and the distant peaks of the Austrian Alps.
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Dubai Skyline
Breathtaking views of the Burj Khalifa and Downtown Dubai shortly after takeoff.
Taurus Mountains
The rugged, snow-dusted limestone peaks of southern Turkey.
Balkan Mountains
Dramatic ridges and deep valleys as the flight crosses Bulgaria and Serbia.
Austrian Alps
Panoramic views of the northern Alpine range as the flight enters Central Europe.
Rhine Valley
Lush greenery and historic architecture along the Rhine during the final descent.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct glare from the southern sun. For the best view of the Burj Khalifa, look out immediately after the initial climb-out. As you approach Frankfurt, keep an eye out for the Taunus mountain range in the distance.
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The World Islands
The iconic man-made archipelago visible off the coast of Dubai during departure.
Black Sea Coast
Vast stretches of deep blue water and the northern Turkish coastline.
Carpathian Mountains
The winding, forested peaks of Romania and Hungary.
Danube River
Segments of Europe's second-longest river snaking through the plains.
Frankfurt Skyline
View of the 'Mainhattan' skyscrapers if landing from the east.
The right side is ideal for spotting the artificial islands of Dubai early in the flight. During the middle portion over Turkey, the light is often softer on this side. If the aircraft approaches Frankfurt from the east, you will have a front-row seat to the city's banking district.
Book Hotels in FrankfurtDistance: 4,843 km (3,009 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs 42 min
Departure: DXB (25.252799987800003, 55.3643989563)
Arrival: FRA (50.033333, 8.570556)
Route Type: International
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