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HYD → SHJ
Which side of the plane to sit from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (Hyderabad) to Sharjah International Airport (Sharjah)?
Left Side of the Plane
The Left Side is superior primarily for the approach phase, offering iconic views of the Dubai skyline, including the Burj Khalifa, and the turquoise waters of the Persian Gulf as the aircraft descends into Sharjah.
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Old Hyderabad
Aerial views of the historic Charminar district and the sprawling urban landscape of Telangana during departure.
Western Ghats
The lush, jagged mountain ridges of the Sahyadri range as the flight crosses the Indian coastline.
Arabian Sea Crossing
A vast expanse of deep blue water, often showing the patterns of maritime shipping lanes.
Dubai Skyline
Unmatched views of the Burj Khalifa and the dense skyscraper clusters of Sheikh Zayed Road during the final descent.
The World Islands
Depending on the approach pattern, you may see the man-made archipelago shaped like a world map.
On daytime flights, the sun will be on the left (south) side for much of the journey, potentially causing glare. However, the reward is the Dubai skyline view upon arrival. Choose a seat behind the wing to ensure your view of the Burj Khalifa isn't blocked during the banking turns into Sharjah.
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Deccan Plateau
A patchwork of agricultural fields and unique granite rock formations characteristic of the interior Indian peninsula.
Mumbai North Coast
Distant views of the Mumbai metropolitan area and the busy shipping ports of the northern Konkan coast.
Musandam Peninsula
Dramatic limestone 'fjords' where the mountains of Oman meet the sea at the entrance to the Persian Gulf.
Emirati Dunes
The golden-red sands of the northern Emirates as the plane aligns with the Sharjah runway.
The right side is ideal for morning flights as it remains in the shade, providing better conditions for photography. It offers the best views of the rugged Musandam Peninsula mountains just before entering UAE airspace. This side is also better if the flight path takes a more northerly route over the Gulf of Oman.
Book Hotels in SharjahDistance: 2,534 km (1,575 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 23 min
Departure: HYD (17.2313175201, 78.4298553467)
Arrival: SHJ (25.32859992980957, 55.5172004699707)
Route Type: International
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