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DXB → LHE
Which side of the plane to sit from Dubai International Airport (Dubai) to Alama Iqbal International Airport (Lahore)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers an unparalleled view of the dramatic transition from the Arabian Sea to the rugged Pakistani coastline, featuring the iconic hammerhead-shaped Gwadar peninsula and the unique mud volcanoes of Balochistan.
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Gulf of Oman
Deep turquoise waters contrasting with the pale desert sands of the UAE and Oman coastlines.
Gwadar Peninsula
The distinctive 'hammerhead' rock formation and deep-sea port jutting into the Arabian Sea.
Hingol National Park
Home to the famous 'Princess of Hope' rock statue and unique active mud volcanoes visible from above.
Port of Karachi
On clearer southern tracks, the sprawling metropolitan area and busy shipping lanes of Pakistan's largest city.
Punjab Farmlands
A vibrant patchwork of green agricultural squares and irrigation canals during the descent into Lahore.
The Right Side is the clear winner for morning flights, as the sun illuminates the coastal cliffs of Balochistan without creating glare. Look for the Gwadar peninsula approximately 50 minutes into the flight; it is one of the most recognizable geographic landmarks in South Asia.
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Dubai Skyline
Aerial view of the Burj Khalifa and the dense skyscrapers of Downtown Dubai shortly after takeoff.
Makran Coastal Range
Extensive views of the jagged, fold-and-thrust mountain belts stretching across southwest Pakistan.
Central Makran Range
Deeply eroded canyons and arid plateaus that create a Mars-like landscape from 35,000 feet.
Suleiman Mountains
The eastern edge of the Iranian Plateau, showing dramatic ridges as the flight moves toward the Indus basin.
Indus River
The massive, winding silver ribbon of the Indus River as it carves through the plains of Punjab.
Sit on the left side during evening flights to witness a spectacular sunset over the Gulf of Oman. Keep your camera ready immediately after takeoff from DXB, as the plane often banks right, providing a panoramic view of the Palm Jumeirah and the World Islands for those on the left.
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Get eSIMs for PakistanDistance: 1,985 km (1,233 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 39 min
Departure: DXB (25.252799987800003, 55.3643989563)
Arrival: LHE (31.5216007232666, 74.40360260009766)
Route Type: International
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