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PEW → DXB
Which side of the plane to sit from Peshawar International Airport (Peshawar) to Dubai International Airport (Dubai)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a dramatic progression from the rugged Suleiman Range to the surreal landscapes of the Makran Coast, finishing with the iconic Dubai skyline on most standard arrival patterns.
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Suleiman Mountain Range
Stunning views of the jagged, high-altitude ridges and deep valleys immediately after departing Peshawar.
Balochistan Badlands
Incredible 'moonscape' geology featuring heavily eroded sedimentary rock formations and vast canyons.
Makran Coastal Cliffs
Where the desert mountains meet the Arabian Sea, featuring dramatic white cliffs and turquoise bays near Gwadar.
Hajar Mountains
The dark, craggy peaks of the Oman-UAE border that signal the start of the descent into Dubai.
Dubai Skyline
Prime views of the Burj Khalifa and the sprawling skyscraper corridor along Sheikh Zayed Road during the final approach.
Book a window seat ahead of the wing for unobstructed views of the Balochistan geology. Morning flights are ideal as the sun will be behind you (to the east), illuminating the mountain ranges and Dubai's glass towers perfectly without glare.
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Distant views of the winding Indus River and the lush agricultural plains contrasting with the surrounding arid zones.
Sindh Desert Fringe
Expansive vistas of the golden desert sands stretching toward the southern horizon during the mid-flight segment.
Gulf of Oman Shipping
Aerial perspective of major global shipping lanes with numerous tankers and cargo ships visible near the Strait of Hormuz.
The World Islands
On specific southern approaches to DXB, these man-made archipelagos can be seen shimmering in the turquoise coastal waters.
The left side is generally quieter visually but offers beautiful sunrise views on morning flights. For the best chance to see the Palm Jumeirah on arrival, monitor the flight path as it varies significantly with air traffic control sequencing.
Get eSIMs for Pakistan
Get eSIMs for United Arab EmiratesDistance: 1,835 km (1,140 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 27 min
Departure: PEW (33.993900299072266, 71.51460266113281)
Arrival: DXB (25.252799987800003, 55.3643989563)
Route Type: International
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