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Our Recommendation
8.7

Left Side of the Plane

The Left Side offers a superior perspective of the Dubai skyline during departure and provides the most iconic views of the California coastline and the Golden Gate Bridge during the descent into San Francisco.

Left Side Highlights
8.7
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Dubai Skyline

Unmatched views of the Burj Khalifa and the downtown Dubai architectural wonders immediately after takeoff.

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Zagros Mountains

The rugged, ancient folded mountain belts of Iran provide a dramatic start to the journey.

❄️

Greenland Ice Sheet

On more southerly polar tracks, witness the massive, cracked glaciers and deep blue fjords of the Arctic.

🌲

Canadian Rockies

Vast stretches of snow-capped peaks and turquoise alpine lakes across Alberta and British Columbia.

🌊

Pacific Northwest Coast

The misty, rugged coastline where the evergreen forests of Oregon meet the Pacific Ocean.

🌉

Golden Gate Bridge

If the aircraft performs a northern approach (Bridge Visual), this side offers the best view of the iconic red span.

Select a window seat on the left (typically 'A' seats) for the best chance of seeing the Golden Gate Bridge during the SFO arrival. This side also stays in the shade for much of the westbound journey, reducing glare on the window. Keep your camera ready during the final 20 minutes of flight for the Northern California coastal highlights.

Right Side Highlights
8.2
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Caspian Sea

View the northern shores of the world's largest inland body of water during the first leg of the trip.

🧊

Arctic Polar Ice

Mesmerizing views of the floating sea ice and the vast, white expanse near the North Pole.

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Hudson Bay

Observe the massive frozen expanse and the unique, desolate coastlines of Northern Canada.

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Sierra Nevada

View the high-altitude granite peaks and Lake Tahoe if the flight path tracks slightly inland.

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San Francisco Bay

Excellent views of the East Bay, the Bay Bridge, and the salt ponds during the final approach.

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Northern Lights

During winter months, this side is ideal for spotting the Aurora Borealis over the Arctic regions.

The right side (typically 'K' seats) is perfect for passengers interested in Arctic geography and the Northern Lights during winter flights. On arrival, while you might miss the Golden Gate, you will get a great view of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge and the tech campuses of Silicon Valley if the plane loops around the south bay.

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Route Information

Distance: 13,020 km (8,090 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 15 hrs 19 min

Departure: DXB (25.252799987800003, 55.3643989563)

Arrival: SFO (37.61899948120117, -122.375)

Route Type: International

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