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LED → DXB
Which side of the plane to sit from Pulkovo Airport (St. Petersburg) to Dubai International Airport (Dubai)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic Caucasus Mountains and the rugged Zagros range, concluding with a spectacular view of the Dubai coastline and skyline during the descent.
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Caucasus Mountains
Spectacular views of snow-capped peaks, including Mount Elbrus, the highest in Europe.
Baku Coastline
The skyline of Azerbaijan's capital and the numerous oil platforms in the Caspian Sea.
Zagros Mountains
Dramatic folded mountain ridges and deep valleys stretching across western Iran.
Persian Gulf
Deep blue waters filled with cargo ships and tankers approaching the Strait of Hormuz.
Dubai Skyline
A breathtaking view of the Burj Khalifa and downtown skyscrapers during the approach to DXB.
On the approach to Dubai (typically Runway 30L or 30R), the right side provides the most consistent views of the Burj Khalifa and the coastline. Keep your window shade open during the mid-flight crossing of the Caucasus for some of the best alpine scenery in the world.
Book Hotels in DubaiVolga River Delta
View the intricate network of Russia's most famous river as it nears the Caspian.
Eastern Caspian Sea
Vast turquoise waters and the coastal landscapes of Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan.
Dasht-e Kavir
The Great Salt Desert in Iran features stunning geological patterns and salt crusts.
Hajar Mountains
The jagged, dark peaks of the Oman-UAE border appearing just before landing.
Ideal for early morning flights to witness the sunrise over the Caspian Sea. Keep your camera ready for the unique 'tiger-stripe' textures of the Iranian salt deserts mid-flight.
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Get eSIMs for United Arab EmiratesDistance: 4,301 km (2,673 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs 4 min
Departure: LED (59.80030059814453, 30.26250076293945)
Arrival: DXB (25.252799987800003, 55.3643989563)
Route Type: International
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