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KUF → DXB
Which side of the plane to sit from Kurumoch International Airport (Samara) to Dubai International Airport (Dubai)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the Samara city skyline upon departure, the dramatic ridgelines of the Zagros Mountains, and the iconic coastal architecture of Dubai including the Palm Jumeirah during the standard arrival sequence.
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Samara City & Volga
Immediate views of the sweeping Volga River bend and Samara's urban center shortly after takeoff from KUF.
Zagros Mountain Range
Spectacular, high-altitude views of the folded mountain belts and snow-capped peaks of western Iran.
Qeshm & Kish Islands
Aerial perspectives of the strategically located islands in the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf.
The World Islands
A unique view of the artificial archipelago shaped like a map of the world during the final descent into DXB.
Burj Khalifa & Downtown
Unmatched views of the world's tallest building and the Dubai skyline if the aircraft approaches from the north.
The right side is highly recommended for the approach into Dubai; if the aircraft performs a standard U-turn over the Gulf, you will get a panoramic view of the Palm Jumeirah and Burj Al Arab. Use a polarizing filter for photos over the Zagros Mountains to cut through the atmospheric haze typical of the region.
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Caspian Sea Horizon
Expansive views of the deep blue Caspian Sea as the flight traverses the central corridor towards Iran.
Dasht-e Kavir Desert
The Great Salt Desert in Iran presents a surreal landscape of salt marshes and eroded geological formations.
Kopet Dag Mountains
Distant views of the rugged peaks forming the natural border between Turkmenistan and northeastern Iran.
Sharjah & Northern Emirates
As the plane descends, enjoy views of the dense urban sprawl of Sharjah and the neighboring coastal cities.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and glare while crossing the Caspian. It is also the better side for viewing the vast, moon-like terrains of the Iranian plateau's eastern reaches. During night flights, look for the brightly lit oil platforms in the Persian Gulf.
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Get eSIMs for United Arab EmiratesDistance: 3,171 km (1,970 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 44 min
Departure: KUF (53.504901885986, 50.16429901123)
Arrival: DXB (25.252799987800003, 55.3643989563)
Route Type: International
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