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Which side of the plane to sit from Dubai International Airport (Dubai) to Dabolim Airport (Goa)?

Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side provides a more dynamic sequence of views, starting with the iconic Dubai skyline and concluding with the lush, tropical greenery of the Indian Konkan coast and Western Ghats.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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Dubai Skyline

A high-altitude view of the Burj Khalifa and the dense cluster of skyscrapers in Business Bay shortly after takeoff.

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Hajar Mountains

The rugged, jagged peaks that define the border between the UAE and Oman, offering a dramatic desert landscape.

🌊

Gulf of Oman

Deep turquoise waters marking the transition from the Arabian Peninsula into the open sea.

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Konkan Coastline

The first sighting of India, featuring a mix of winding river estuaries and dense tropical forests.

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Western Ghats

The hazy, forest-covered mountain range that runs parallel to the coast, visible during the final descent phase.

For morning flights, the left side allows you to see the sunrise over the Hajar mountains. During the monsoon season from June to September, this side provides spectacular views of the rain-washed greenery of the Indian coast as the plane descends into Dabolim.

Right Side Highlights
7.6
🏝️

The World Islands

The unique man-made archipelago visible off the coast of Dubai depending on the departure flight path.

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Emirati Desert

Vast stretches of orange-hued sand dunes extending toward the Rub' al Khali as the plane turns southeast.

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Arabian Sea Shipping

A birds-eye view of the busy maritime lanes where massive tankers and container ships traverse toward the Gulf.

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Goan Coastline

Stunning views of the white-sand beaches of South Goa as the aircraft approaches the airport from the sea.

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Mormugao Bay

A clear view of the historic port and the town of Vasco da Gama located adjacent to the airport runway.

The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Arabian Sea. As you approach Dabolim Airport (GOI), the right side typically offers a better view of the famous Goan beaches like Bogmalo if the aircraft performs a standard approach from the west.

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Route Information

Distance: 2,213 km (1,375 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 57 min

Departure: DXB (25.252799987800003, 55.3643989563)

Arrival: GOI (15.3808002472, 73.83139801029999)

Route Type: International

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