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WAW → DXB
Which side of the plane to sit from Warsaw Chopin Airport (Warsaw) to Dubai International Airport (Dubai)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the High Tatras, the dramatic Taurus Mountains in Turkey, and usually provides the iconic view of the Burj Khalifa and Downtown Dubai during the final approach into DXB.
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High Tatra Mountains
The highest range of the Carpathians, featuring jagged granite peaks and glacial lakes shortly after takeoff.
Taurus Mountains
Extensive views of the limestone peaks and deep canyons of southern Turkey's Mediterranean range.
Euphrates River
The historic winding river cutting through the desert landscape of the Fertile Crescent in Iraq.
Downtown Dubai
On most standard arrival patterns (Runway 12), the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall are clearly visible to the right.
Dubai Creek
The historic heart of the city with its busy waterways and old town architecture just before touchdown.
Book a seat in the front or middle sections ahead of the wing to avoid engine exhaust distortion. On the approach into Dubai, the aircraft often performs a U-turn over the Persian Gulf or desert; keep your eyes peeled for the Burj Khalifa, which usually sits on the right. For afternoon flights, this side will be away from the direct sun for the first half of the trip, making photography easier.
Book Hotels in DubaiEastern Carpathians
Aerial views of the forested ridges and rolling hills crossing the border of Poland and Slovakia.
Black Sea Coastline
Distant views of the Western Black Sea shores as the flight traverses Bulgarian and Turkish airspace.
Pontic Mountains
Rugged, high-altitude peaks along the northern coast of Turkey, often dusted with snow in winter.
Zagros Range
Dramatic view of the folded mountain belts of the Iraqi-Iranian border region.
Sharjah Waterfront
The dense skyline and lagoons of Sharjah just before the final descent into Dubai International.
The left side is ideal for night flights to see the moon reflecting off the Persian Gulf. During the day, it offers the best view of the transition from the lush greenery of Eastern Europe to the stark, arid landscapes of the Middle East. If you are on an early morning flight, you will see the sun rising over the horizon to your front-left, illuminating the Anatolian plateau.
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Get eSIMs for United Arab EmiratesDistance: 4,156 km (2,582 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 53 min
Departure: WAW (52.1656990051, 20.9671001434)
Arrival: DXB (25.252799987800003, 55.3643989563)
Route Type: International
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