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TPEDXB

Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side of the aircraft offers spectacular views of the rugged mountain ranges across Central Asia, including distant glimpses of the Himalayas and the dramatic Iranian plateau.

Right Side Highlights
8.5
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Tibetan Plateau

The 'Roof of the World' offers stunning high-altitude desert landscapes and snow-capped peaks to the north.

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The Himalayas

On clear days, the distant silhouette of the world's highest mountain range can be seen along the northern horizon.

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Iranian Plateau

Incredible geological patterns, salt flats, and scorched red earth formations across central and southern Iran.

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Strait of Hormuz

A strategic maritime chokepoint where the rugged mountains of Oman meet the Persian Gulf.

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Sharjah Urban Area

A clear view of the dense urban layout and lagoons of Sharjah just before touching down at DXB.

For the best experience on the right side, try to catch the sunrise as you fly over the Iranian highlands. The low-angle light creates dramatic shadows across the mountain ridges. If your flight is during the day, the right side provides the most geographically diverse terrain compared to the ocean views on the left.

Left Side Highlights
7.2
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Taiwan Strait

Clear views of the coastline and the busy shipping lanes of the strait immediately after takeoff from TPE.

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Pearl River Delta

If the flight path trends south, the sprawling urban lights of Hong Kong and Macau are visible at night.

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Indian Coastline

Aerial perspectives of the western coast of India and the lush Western Ghats mountain range.

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Arabian Sea

A vast expanse of deep blue water often dotted with international oil tankers and cargo vessels.

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Dubai Skyline

Frequent approach patterns provide the left side with a direct view of the Burj Khalifa and downtown Dubai.

The left side is superior for the arrival phase. Most flights from the east enter Dubai over the desert and turn, placing the Burj Khalifa and the Palm Jumeirah on the left. Since many TPE-DXB flights are overnight, prioritize the landing window for the best city light photography.

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Route Information

Distance: 6,555 km (4,073 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 7 hrs 43 min

Departure: TPE (25.0777, 121.233002)

Arrival: DXB (25.252799987800003, 55.3643989563)

Route Type: International

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