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OTP → DWC
Which side of the plane to sit from Henri Coandă International Airport (Bucharest) to Al Maktoum International Airport (Dubai)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior sequence of diverse geography, from the Anatolian highlands and the Taurus Mountains to the historic Mesopotamian plains and the final desert approach into Dubai.
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Taurus Mountains
Spectacular views of the craggy limestone peaks in southern Turkey.
Lake Van
A massive, deep-blue saline soda lake located in the far east of Turkey.
Mesopotamian Basin
The vast fertile plains of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers stretching across Iraq.
Arabian Desert
Endless rolling sand dunes that turn gold and red as you approach the UAE border.
Dubai Landmarks
Panoramic views of the desert outskirts and the distant Burj Khalifa during the DWC approach.
Sit on the right for morning flights to keep the sun behind you. This side provides the best lighting for photography of the Anatolian plateau. Watch for the dramatic change from green river valleys to orange desert sands south of Baghdad.
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Black Sea Coast
Glimpse the western shoreline of the Black Sea shortly after departure from Bucharest.
Pontic Alps
Rugged, often cloud-covered mountain ranges running along the northern Turkish coast.
Persian Gulf
The sparkling turquoise waters of the Gulf become visible during the final descent into the UAE.
The left side is ideal for night flights to avoid the glare of the southern sun. During winter, look for the snow-capped Alborz mountains of Iran in the distance to the north.
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Get eSIMs for United Arab EmiratesDistance: 3,410 km (2,119 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 1 min
Departure: OTP (44.5711111, 26.085)
Arrival: DWC (24.896356, 55.161389)
Route Type: International
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