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Our Recommendation
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Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior geographical journey, showcasing the dramatic Great Rift Valley, the rugged Horn of Africa, and the spectacular jagged peaks of the Hajar Mountains during the descent.

Right Side Highlights
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Great Rift Valley

A stunning view of the earth's crust pulling apart, characterized by dramatic escarpments and volcanic landscapes across Ethiopia.

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Mount Elgon

The massive silhouette of this extinct shield volcano on the Uganda-Kenya border is often visible shortly after departure.

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Horn of Africa

The transition from the arid Somali landscape to the deep blues of the Gulf of Aden and the Arabian Sea.

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Hajar Mountains

The rugged, dark rock formations of the Hajar range provide a dramatic welcome as the aircraft enters UAE/Oman airspace.

Choose the right side for daytime flights to avoid the harsh glare of the afternoon sun. This side is particularly rewarding about 30-40 minutes before landing, when the flight path typically crosses the dramatic Omani and Emirati mountain ranges.

Left Side Highlights
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Lake Victoria Coastline

Aerial views of the Entebbe peninsula and the scattered islands of the world's second-largest freshwater lake during initial climb.

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Simien Mountains

Distant views of the high-altitude Ethiopian plateau, featuring deep valleys and sharp precipices.

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Downtown Dubai Skyline

If the flight approaches from the west over the Gulf, you get a panoramic view of the Burj Khalifa and the city's financial district.

Sit on the left for evening flights to catch the sunset over the African continent. If landing on Runway 12 at DXB, this side offers the most direct view of the Burj Khalifa and the iconic skyline during the final approach.

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Route Information

Distance: 3,731 km (2,318 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 23 min

Departure: EBB (0.042386, 32.443501)

Arrival: DXB (25.252799987800003, 55.3643989563)

Route Type: International

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