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DXB → LAD
Which side of the plane to sit from Dubai International Airport (Dubai) to Quatro de Fevereiro Airport (Luanda)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is superior for the departure from Dubai, capturing the Burj Khalifa and Palm Jumeirah, followed by the dramatic dunes of the Rub' al Khali and the vast greenery of the Congo Basin.
Dubai Skyline
Unbeatable views of the Burj Khalifa and the Palm Jumeirah shortly after takeoff from DXB.
Rub' al Khali
The 'Empty Quarter' offers a mesmerizing sea of orange sand dunes across the Arabian Peninsula.
Red Sea Coast
Witness the sharp contrast where the turquoise waters of the Red Sea meet the barren desert.
White Nile Meanders
Look for the winding, snake-like patterns of the Nile river system through Sudan.
Congo Rainforest
Fly over the world's second-largest tropical rainforest, appearing as a dense, endless green carpet.
Ilha de Luanda
Upon arrival, view the narrow sandspit and the Atlantic Ocean horizon as the plane maneuvers to land.
The right side is essential for the Dubai departure views. Be aware that the afternoon sun can be intense on this side while flying southwest; keep your window shade down during the hottest hours to avoid cabin heat while over the Congo Basin.
Ethiopian Highlands
View the rugged, high-altitude terrain of the 'Roof of Africa' as you cross into the continent.
Lake Tana
The largest lake in Ethiopia and the source of the Blue Nile is often visible to the south.
Great Rift Valley
Spot the dramatic geological trenches and tectonic plates that define East Africa's landscape.
African Savanna
Transition from desert to the vast, golden grasslands of South Sudan and Central Africa.
Luanda Cityscape
During the final approach, see the dense urban sprawl and inland neighborhoods of the Angolan capital.
Sit on the left for the best views of the high-altitude plateaus in Ethiopia. Since most flights are daytime, the sun will be behind you in the morning, providing excellent lighting for photography of the African interior.
Distance: 5,931 km (3,685 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 6 hrs 59 min
Departure: DXB (25.252799987800003, 55.3643989563)
Arrival: LAD (-8.858369999999999, 13.2312)
Route Type: International
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