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DXB → NCL
Which side of the plane to sit from Dubai International Airport (Dubai) to Newcastle Airport (Newcastle)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most iconic views including the Dubai skyline immediately after departure and superior visibility of the Taurus and Carpathian mountain ranges during the European transit.
Dubai Skyline
Unrivaled views of the Burj Khalifa and the Palm Jumeirah shortly after takeoff from DXB.
Kuwait City
The flight path often passes directly over or near the Kuwaiti coastline and urban center.
Mesopotamian Marshes
Visuals of the historic Tigris and Euphrates river systems as you traverse Iraq.
Taurus Mountains
Dramatic, snow-capped peaks across Southern Turkey providing high-contrast photography.
Carpathian Mountains
The rugged arc of the Carpathians as the flight enters European airspace over Romania.
Rhine Valley
Views of the winding Rhine River and the industrial heartlands of Germany and Benelux.
For the best experience on this North-West bound route, the left side benefits from being on the 'shady side' in the morning, reducing glare. Ensure your window is clear for the first 20 minutes to capture the Dubai coast. During winter months, the Carpathian Mountains provide stunning snow-covered landscapes that are best seen from this side.
Persian Gulf
Vast stretches of turquoise waters and oil platforms as you head toward the Iraqi border.
Zagros Mountains
Stunning views of the massive, folded mountain ridges along the Iran-Iraq border region.
Black Sea
A long transit over the deep blue waters of the Black Sea after crossing the Turkish coast.
European Plains
The intricate patchwork of agricultural fields across Central and Eastern Europe.
North Sea
Offshore wind farms and massive shipping vessels as the plane approaches the UK.
Northumberland Coast
A beautiful view of the rugged NE England coastline and Tynemouth during the descent into NCL.
The right side is exceptional for viewing the Zagros Mountains, which offer some of the most unique geological formations on earth. On arrival into Newcastle, if the aircraft lands on Runway 25 (the most common direction), the right side provides a superior view of the coastline and the mouth of the River Tyne. Afternoon flights may experience more direct sunlight on this side.
Distance: 5,653 km (3,513 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 6 hrs 39 min
Departure: DXB (25.252799987800003, 55.3643989563)
Arrival: NCL (55.037498474121094, -1.6916699409484863)
Route Type: International
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