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LCA → DXB
Which side of the plane to sit from Larnaca International Airport (Larnaca) to Dubai International Airport (Dubai)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is superior for this route as it provides a front-row seat to the dramatic landscapes of the Levant, the Dead Sea, and the iconic architectural marvels of Dubai's coastline during arrival.
Larnaca Salt Lake
Aerial perspective of the salt lake and the Mediterranean coastline immediately after takeoff from Cyprus.
Sea of Galilee
Look for the freshwater lake nestled in the Jordan Rift Valley as the flight tracks southeast towards the desert.
The Dead Sea
The striking turquoise waters and white salt formations of the world's lowest point are often visible to the left.
Circular Farms
Mesmerizing geometric green circles of pivot-irrigation farms contrasting sharply with the beige Saudi desert.
The Palm Jumeirah
The most iconic view of Dubai’s man-made islands during the standard approach into DXB when landing from the north.
Choose a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat haze. The descent into Dubai is the highlight; on clear days, the left side offers the classic view of the World Islands and Palm Jumeirah if the aircraft follows the common 'Minhad' arrival route.
Amman Cityscape
The dense, hilly urban sprawl of Jordan's capital city is clearly visible as the flight enters Arabian airspace.
Nafud Desert
Expansive views of rolling red sand dunes and ancient geological formations across northern Saudi Arabia.
Burj Khalifa
While visible from both sides, the right side often captures the tower's immense height against the desert backdrop during the turn to land.
Arabian Sunset
On late afternoon flights, this side offers an unobstructed view of the sun setting over the desert horizon.
The right side is ideal for night flights to observe the vast, illuminated grid of Dubai's inland suburbs. It also provides excellent lighting for photography of the Saudi desert dunes during the middle portion of the flight.
Distance: 2,343 km (1,456 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 7 min
Departure: LCA (34.875099182128906, 33.62490081787109)
Arrival: DXB (25.252799987800003, 55.3643989563)
Route Type: International
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