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KJA → DXB
Which side of the plane to sit from Yemelyanovo Airport (Krasnoyarsk) to Dubai International Airport (Dubai)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the Caspian Sea, the dramatic Zagros Mountains of Iran, and the most iconic views of the Dubai coastline including the Palm Jumeirah during the standard arrival pattern.
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Caspian Sea
The world's largest inland body of water, offering deep blue contrasts against the desert.
Zagros Mountains
Stunning folded limestone ridges and deep canyons throughout western Iran.
The World Islands
The artificial archipelago shaped like a map of the world visible in the Persian Gulf.
Palm Jumeirah
The world-famous tree-shaped man-made island seen clearly during the final approach.
Burj Khalifa
The world's tallest building piercing through the clouds or haze as you land.
Aral Sea Remnants
The stark, haunting landscape of the shrinking North Aral Sea in Kazakhstan.
The right side is the 'scenic side' for the Dubai arrival. Most flights enter DXB from the northwest over the water; sit here for a panoramic view of the Palm Jumeirah and the Burj Khalifa. Use a polarizing filter on your camera to cut through the Persian Gulf haze during midday landings.
Book Hotels in DubaiEastern Sayan Mountains
Rugged, snow-capped peaks visible shortly after departure from Krasnoyarsk.
Kazakh Steppe
Vast, seemingly endless golden plains stretching across Central Asia.
Dasht-e Kavir
The Great Salt Desert of Iran with its unique swirling salt crust patterns.
Sharjah Skyline
Dense urban clusters and lagoons visible just before entering Dubai airspace.
Choose the left side for early morning departures to watch the sun rise over the Siberian wilderness. During the descent, keep an eye out for the Hajar Mountains on the horizon to the East. This side is typically less affected by direct afternoon sun glare during the southbound trek.
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Get eSIMs for United Arab EmiratesDistance: 4,548 km (2,826 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs 21 min
Departure: KJA (56.172901, 92.493301)
Arrival: DXB (25.252799987800003, 55.3643989563)
Route Type: International
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