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IAD → KWI
Which side of the plane to sit from Washington Dulles International Airport (Washington) to Kuwait International Airport (Kuwait)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the Middle Eastern desert landscapes, the rugged Zagros mountain ranges, and the most iconic views of the Kuwait City skyline upon arrival.
Atlantic Seaboard
Clear views of the Chesapeake Bay and the Delmarva Peninsula immediately after departing Dulles.
Anatolian Plateau
The rugged, arid mountains and high-altitude lakes of central Turkey during the descent toward the Persian Gulf.
Euphrates River
The historic winding waters of the Euphrates as it cuts through the desert landscapes of Iraq.
Zagros Mountains
Distant but sharp views of the snow-capped ridgelines defining the border regions of the Middle East.
Kuwait City Skyline
Exceptional views of the Kuwait Towers and the modern skyscrapers of the city center during the final approach to KWI.
The right side is the winner for the arrival phase. Most approaches into Kuwait International Airport favor a path that puts the city and the Persian Gulf coastline on the right side. For the best photography of the desert terrain, wait until you are over Iraq and Northern Kuwait where the sand dunes and oil fields become clearly visible in the daylight.
East Coast Megalopolis
After takeoff, views of the dense urban corridor including Philadelphia and New York City if the flight path tracks slightly inland.
Southern Greenland
On a northern track, spectacular views of the ice cap and coastal fjords during the trans-Atlantic crossing.
Southern England
Aerial perspectives of the English countryside and the Thames estuary as the flight enters European airspace.
Central European Plains
Bird's-eye view of the patterned agricultural landscapes of Germany and the industrial heartlands of Eastern Europe.
Black Sea Coast
The deep blue waters of the Black Sea and the northern coastline of Turkey as the aircraft heads southeast.
The left side is ideal for sunrise views as you cross into Europe. Because this is a long-haul eastbound flight, the sun will rise quickly; keep your window shade down during the middle of the flight to avoid disturbing other passengers, but open it as you approach Turkey for the best morning light.
Distance: 10,559 km (6,561 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 12 hrs 25 min
Departure: IAD (38.94449997, -77.45580292)
Arrival: KWI (29.226600646972656, 47.96889877319336)
Route Type: International
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