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KIV → DWC
Which side of the plane to sit from Chişinău International Airport (Chisinau) to Al Maktoum International Airport (Dubai)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers an exceptional view of the Anatolian plateau, the historic Mesopotamian rivers, and the iconic Dubai coastline including the Palm Jumeirah during the final approach into Al Maktoum.
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Taurus Mountains
The snow-capped peaks of Southern Turkey offering dramatic shadows in the afternoon.
Mesopotamian Plains
The historic 'Cradle of Civilization' between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.
Baghdad
The circular urban layout of the Iraqi capital is often visible on this flight path.
Arabian Desert
Endless rolling sand dunes and desert patterns as you enter UAE airspace.
Palm Jumeirah
The world-famous man-made island is usually visible to the right during the descent.
Dubai Marina
A forest of skyscrapers lining the coast just minutes before touchdown.
Choose the right side for the best photography of the Tigris and Euphrates river systems. During the descent into DWC, the right side is significantly better for spotting the Burj Khalifa and the Palm Jumeirah, especially if the plane approaches from the north over the Persian Gulf.
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Eastern Black Sea
Aerial views of the deep blue expanse as the flight leaves the Moldovan/Ukrainian coast.
Pontic Mountains
The rugged, forested peaks along the northern coast of Turkey.
Lake Van
The largest lake in Turkey, known for its distinctive turquoise soda water.
Zagros Mountains
The dramatic, folded mountain ridges stretching across Western Iran.
Port of Jebel Ali
One of the world's largest man-made harbors visible just before landing at DWC.
Look out for the stunning blue of Lake Van roughly halfway through the flight. If traveling at night, the left side provides a clearer view of the oil field flares in Southern Iraq and the urban sprawl of Sharjah and Eastern Dubai.
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Get eSIMs for United Arab EmiratesDistance: 3,372 km (2,095 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 58 min
Departure: KIV (46.92770004272461, 28.93099975585937)
Arrival: DWC (24.896356, 55.161389)
Route Type: International
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