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DXB → MAN
Which side of the plane to sit from Dubai International Airport (Dubai) to Manchester Airport (Manchester)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior sequence of natural wonders, including the rugged Zagros range, the volcanic landscapes of Eastern Turkey, and the dense forests of the Carpathians, all viewed with the sun behind the plane.
Zagros Mountains
Incredible folded limestone ridges and deep canyons throughout Western Iran and Iraq.
Lake Van
A massive, stunning blue saline soda lake nestled in the mountains of Eastern Turkey.
Black Sea Coast
The dramatic meeting point of the Turkish mountains and the deep blue Black Sea.
Carpathian Range
Vast stretches of wilderness and alpine meadows through Romania and Slovakia.
North Sea Wind Farms
A view of the UK's massive offshore renewable energy arrays before making landfall.
The right side is the 'cool' side of the aircraft for this route, facing north and away from the sun, which provides perfect lighting for photography of the Middle Eastern and European terrain. The mountainous segments usually appear roughly 90 to 150 minutes after departure from Dubai.
Dubai Skyline
Immediate views of the Burj Khalifa and the Palm islands if departing toward the northwest.
Mesopotamian Plains
The historical cradle of civilization between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.
Distant Alps
A southern perspective of the high European peaks as you transit across the continent.
English Channel
Views of the busy shipping lanes and the white cliffs as you approach the UK.
Choose the left side if you want the best chance to see Dubai's landmarks during takeoff. However, be aware that on these daytime flights heading West, the sun will be on this side for most of the journey, which can make it quite bright and warm by the window.
Distance: 5,655 km (3,514 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 6 hrs 39 min
Departure: DXB (25.252799987800003, 55.3643989563)
Arrival: MAN (53.35369873046875, -2.2749500274658203)
Route Type: International
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