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KIX → DXB
Which side of the plane to sit from Kansai International Airport (Osaka) to Dubai International Airport (Dubai)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers an unparalleled view of the world's most dramatic terrain, including the high peaks of the Himalayas, the vast Tibetan Plateau, and the rugged, sun-scorched mountains of Iran before descending into the desert metropolis of Dubai.
Kyushu Volcanoes
Passing over the active volcanic peaks of southern Japan shortly after departure.
Yangtze River
Deep views into the heart of China, following the path of Asia's longest river.
Himalayan Range
The main event: distant views of the world's highest peaks, including Everest and Kanchenjunga, depending on the specific corridor.
Tibetan Plateau
The 'Roof of the World' provides a stark, high-altitude landscape of snow and desolate beauty.
Zagros Mountains
The sharp, folded ridges of the Iranian landscape create a mesmerizing pattern of shadows and light.
Burj Khalifa & Downtown
During a standard northern approach, the right side often looks directly down at the world's tallest building and the Dubai skyline.
The right side is the premier choice for daylight flights. The mountain scenery is most prominent 5 to 7 hours into the flight. To avoid wing obstruction, choose a seat well forward or behind the wing. For the Dubai arrival, the right side typically offers the most dramatic view of the Burj Khalifa and the dense skyscraper clusters along Sheikh Zayed Road.
Osaka Bay Departure
Aerial views of the Kansai artificial island airport and the surrounding industrial ports of Osaka and Kobe.
Southern Chinese Cities
The glowing urban sprawls of coastal China are visible if the flight departs in the evening.
Mekong River Basin
Crossing the winding waterways of the Mekong as the flight transits toward South Asia.
Coast of Oman
Rugged coastlines and the turquoise waters of the Gulf of Oman as the plane prepares for its final approach.
The Palm Jumeirah
If landing from the south, the left side provides the best angle of Dubai's iconic man-made palm-shaped islands.
Dubai Creek
Views of the historic heart of Dubai where traditional dhows mingle with modern yachts.
Choose the left side for night flights to catch the sparkling lights of coastal India and the UAE. On final approach, this side is often better for seeing the coastline and artificial islands if the flight path comes in from the Persian Gulf. In summer, the glare from the southern sun can be intense, so keep your window shade partially closed during mid-flight.
Distance: 7,577 km (4,708 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 8 hrs 55 min
Departure: KIX (34.42729949951172, 135.24400329589844)
Arrival: DXB (25.252799987800003, 55.3643989563)
Route Type: International
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