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HAM → DXB
Which side of the plane to sit from Hamburg Airport (Hamburg) to Dubai International Airport (Dubai)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior perspective of the Mesopotamian river systems and the most iconic views of the Dubai skyline, including the Burj Khalifa, during the standard approach into DXB.
Hamburg Harbor
Expansive views of the Port of Hamburg and the Elbphilharmonie during departure.
Mesopotamian Basin
The historic Tigris and Euphrates rivers snaking through the plains of Iraq.
Persian Gulf
Turquoise waters and offshore oil platforms as the flight approaches the Arabian Peninsula.
Dubai Desert Conservation
Red sand dunes and desert patterns as the aircraft enters UAE airspace.
Downtown Dubai
A world-class view of the Burj Khalifa and the city's skyscrapers during the final approach into DXB.
This is the 'money side' for arrival. Most flights approach DXB from the northwest, placing the Burj Khalifa and the Palm Jumeirah (at a distance) on the right. For the best experience, book a flight arriving just before sunset to see the city lights begin to flicker on.
Hamburg Alster
Aerial view of the Inner and Outer Alster lakes immediately after takeoff from runway 15.
Tatra Mountains
The highest range in the Carpathian Mountains, visible along the border of Poland and Slovakia.
Black Sea Coast
Deep blue waters contrasting with the rugged northern coastline of Turkey.
Zagros Range
Massive, folded mountain ridges stretching across western Iran with snow-capped peaks in winter.
Sharjah City
Dense urban skyline and lagoons of the neighboring emirate during the final descent.
Choose this side for morning flights to witness the sunrise over Eastern Europe. It is particularly scenic during the winter months when the Carpathian and Zagros mountains are heavily snow-covered, providing high-contrast photography opportunities.
Distance: 4,884 km (3,035 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs 45 min
Departure: HAM (53.630401611328, 9.988229751586902)
Arrival: DXB (25.252799987800003, 55.3643989563)
Route Type: International
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