IAD → DXB

Chesapeake Bay

Aerial views of the massive estuary and the Delmarva Peninsula shortly after departing Washington D.C.

Southern England

Views of the English Channel and the patchwork fields of the UK as the flight enters European airspace.

Transylvanian Alps

Rugged mountain landscapes as the flight path crosses through Romania and the Balkan region.

Black Sea Coast

Deep blue waters and coastal settlements as the aircraft transitions from Europe toward the Middle East.

Dubai Waterfront

The ultimate highlight: a clear view of the World Islands and the Burj Khalifa during the descent into DXB.

Appalachian Foothills

Dense green forests and rolling hills of Virginia and Maryland during the initial climb out of IAD.

Caucasus Mountains

If the flight path tracks slightly south, the snow-capped peaks of Georgia and Armenia are visible.

Tigris and Euphrates

The historic rivers of Mesopotamia winding through the desert plains of Iraq.

Arabian Desert

Expansive, mesmerizing patterns of orange sand dunes and salt flats as you enter the Arabian Peninsula.

Sharjah Cityscape

Views of the neighboring emirate of Sharjah and its lagoons just before touching down at DXB.