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KDH → DXB
Which side of the plane to sit from Kandahar Airport (Kandahar) to Dubai International Airport (Dubai)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers the most dramatic geological features, including a prominent stratovolcano in Iran and the world-famous artificial archipelagos during the final descent into Dubai.
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Taftan Volcano
A massive, active snow-capped stratovolcano located in the Sistan and Baluchestan province of Iran.
Hamun-e Helmand
Endorheic wetlands and seasonal lakes that create a striking contrast against the arid desert landscape.
Strait of Hormuz
One of the world's most strategic maritime chokepoints, filled with massive oil tankers.
Qeshm Island
Iran's largest island, featuring unique erosional geological formations and the Hara Mangrove forests.
The Palm Jumeirah
The iconic man-made palm-shaped island and the World Islands visible as the plane banks for landing.
The right side is superior for mountain enthusiasts, specifically to spot the peaks of the Taftan volcano. During the descent into Dubai, this side typically provides the clearest view of the Palm Jumeirah and the World Islands. Afternoon flights are ideal for this side to keep the sun behind the aircraft, reducing glare on the window and improving photo quality of the Persian Gulf.
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Rigestan Desert
The vast, rolling red sand dunes of southern Afghanistan stretching toward the horizon.
Chagai Hills
Dramatic granite mountain ranges situated along the border of Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Gulf of Oman
The transition from the rugged Makran coastline into the deep blue waters of the Gulf.
Musandam Peninsula
The 'Norway of the Middle East' with its jagged limestone cliffs and secluded khors.
Downtown Dubai
Unmatched views of the Burj Khalifa and the dense skyscrapers of the Sheikh Zayed Road corridor.
Sit on the left for the best chance to see the Burj Khalifa during the standard approach to DXB. For the most vivid colors in the Rigestan Desert, choose a flight departing Kandahar in the early morning when shadows accentuate the dune ridges. Be aware that seasonal dust storms in the Sistan Basin can occasionally obscure ground visibility during the summer months.
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Get eSIMs for United Arab EmiratesDistance: 1,238 km (769 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 39 min
Departure: KDH (31.505800247192383, 65.84780120849611)
Arrival: DXB (25.252799987800003, 55.3643989563)
Route Type: International
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