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DXB → ROV
Which side of the plane to sit from Dubai International Airport (Dubai) to Platov International Airport (Rostov)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers an unbeatable departure view of the Dubai skyline and the Burj Khalifa, followed by a prime view of Mount Elbrus, the highest peak in Europe, during the Caucasus crossing.
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Dubai Skyline
Unrivaled views of the Burj Khalifa and Downtown Dubai immediately after takeoff from DXB.
Zagros Mountains
Deeply folded limestone ridges of Western Iran providing a dramatic geological spectacle.
Mount Elbrus
The dormant volcano and highest point in Europe is best viewed from the left while crossing the Caucasus.
Sea of Azov
The world's shallowest sea and the Don River delta become visible during the final descent into Rostov.
Choose the left side for daylight departures to catch the Dubai coast. As you reach the Russia-Georgia border roughly 3 hours in, keep your camera ready for Mount Elbrus. For evening flights, the sunset over the Black Sea in the distance can be seen from this side.
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Qeshm Island
View the largest island in the Persian Gulf with its unique salt caves and mangrove forests.
Caspian Sea
The vast horizon of the world's largest inland body of water and the coastline of Azerbaijan.
Greater Caucasus Range
The jagged, snow-capped peaks of the eastern Caucasus mountains spanning between the Black and Caspian seas.
Russian Steppe
The expansive and productive agricultural heartland of Southern Russia as you approach Platov.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to see the sunrise over the Caspian Sea. It offers a broader perspective of the Caucasus range's extent. During winter, look for the ice formations along the northern Caspian coastline which are often visible from high altitudes.
Book Hotels in RostovDistance: 2,821 km (1,753 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 46 min
Departure: DXB (25.252799987800003, 55.3643989563)
Arrival: ROV (47.493888, 39.924722)
Route Type: International
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