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MAN → DXB
Which side of the plane to sit from Manchester Airport (Manchester) to Dubai International Airport (Dubai)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides superior views of the Central European landscape, the Mesopotamian rivers, and the iconic Dubai skyline upon descent.
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The Alps
On clear days, the distant snow-covered peaks of the Austrian and Italian Alps are visible.
Anatolian Plateau
The dramatic, sun-scorched terrain of Central Turkey with unique geological formations.
Mesopotamian Plains
The historic Tigris and Euphrates rivers winding through the Iraqi landscape.
Dubai Skyline
The Burj Khalifa and the dense skyscraper clusters along Sheikh Zayed Road on the final approach.
Palm Jumeirah
The world-famous man-made palm-shaped islands visible as the plane banks over the Gulf.
Choose a window seat behind the wing to avoid engine glare. For the best Dubai views, hope for an approach from the northwest (Runway 12), which puts the Burj Khalifa and the Palm islands directly in your line of sight.
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Peak District
Immediate views of the rolling hills and reservoirs of Northern England shortly after takeoff.
Dutch Waterways
The intricate network of canals and the North Sea coastline of the Netherlands.
Black Sea Coast
Vast blue expanses and the northern coastline of Turkey as you transition toward the Middle East.
Northern Zagros
The rugged, arid peaks of the Zagros mountains in Western Iran.
The left side is generally shaded from the intense afternoon sun when traveling southeast, making it better for photography. During night flights, look for the sprawl of Istanbul and Kuwait City.
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Get eSIMs for United Arab EmiratesDistance: 5,655 km (3,514 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 6 hrs 39 min
Departure: MAN (53.35369873046875, -2.2749500274658203)
Arrival: DXB (25.252799987800003, 55.3643989563)
Route Type: International
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