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ODS → DWC
Which side of the plane to sit from Odessa International Airport (Odessa) to Al Maktoum International Airport (Dubai)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is the clear winner for this route, offering a front-row seat to the Odessa coastline upon departure and the spectacular Dubai skyline and artificial islands during the approach into Al Maktoum International.
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Odessa Port
A birds-eye view of the historic port city and the Vorontsov Lighthouse immediately after takeoff from ODS.
Central Anatolian Plateau
The sweeping, arid landscapes of the Turkish interior featuring high-altitude plains and volcanic peaks.
Mesopotamian Rivers
The winding paths of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers as they cut through the historic Fertile Crescent.
Dubai Skyline
The iconic silhouette of the Burj Khalifa and the Downtown Dubai cluster visible during the descent into the UAE.
The World Islands
The unique man-made archipelago shaped like a world map situated in the azure waters of the Persian Gulf.
The right side is essential for seeing the Dubai landmarks. As the flight approaches DWC from the northwest, the aircraft typically banks, providing a panoramic view of the coastline. Night flights on this side are particularly stunning, as the illuminated grids of Dubai and the massive Port of Jebel Ali create a brilliant light display.
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Black Sea Deep
Vast expanses of the eastern Black Sea as the flight tracks southeast toward the Turkish coast.
Pontic Mountains
The rugged, cloud-draped mountain ranges of northern Turkey rising sharply from the coastline.
Lake Van
The massive, turquoise saline soda lake in eastern Anatolia, often visible if the path tracks toward Iran.
Zagros Ridges
The incredible folded rock formations and high peaks of the Zagros Mountains spanning the Iraq-Iran border.
Opt for the left side during morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun while crossing Turkey and Iraq. This side is better for observing the geological complexity of the Zagros Mountains and the high-altitude lakes of eastern Anatolia. Use a polarized filter for photos to cut through atmospheric haze over the Black Sea.
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Get eSIMs for United Arab EmiratesDistance: 3,233 km (2,009 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 48 min
Departure: ODS (46.42679977416992, 30.67650032043457)
Arrival: DWC (24.896356, 55.161389)
Route Type: International
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