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YYZ → DXB
Which side of the plane to sit from Lester B. Pearson International Airport (Toronto) to Dubai International Airport (Dubai)?
Right Side of the Plane
While both sides offer stunning views of the Arctic and Europe, the Right Side is preferred for its superior perspective of the Dubai skyline and the Burj Khalifa during the typical approach into DXB.
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Greenland Ice Sheet
An endless expanse of white, showing the massive scale of the interior polar ice cap.
Anatolian Plateau
The rugged, arid mountain ranges and high altitude plains across central Turkey.
Iraqi Desert
Dramatic sand patterns and the ancient fertile valleys of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.
Downtown Dubai
Unmatched views of the Burj Khalifa and the dense skyscraper clusters of Sheikh Zayed Road.
The World Islands
The man-made archipelago visible in the Gulf just before the final turn for landing.
For the most iconic view, sit on the right. As the flight descends into DXB, the aircraft often flies south over the Gulf and performs a U-turn; the right side provides the best angle of the Burj Khalifa and the Palm Jumeirah. Most YYZ-DXB flights are overnight, so Greenland is usually viewed in daylight while the arrival in Dubai occurs in the early morning or evening light.
Book Hotels in DubaiToronto Shoreline
Aerial views of Lake Ontario and the eastern GTA during the initial climb out of Pearson.
Greenland Fjords
Spectacular jagged coastlines and deep glacial valleys on the northern trajectory.
The North Sea
Views of the busy shipping lanes and offshore wind farms off the coast of the UK or Netherlands.
The Danube River
The winding path of Europe's second-longest river as it flows through Central and Eastern Europe.
Persian Gulf Coastline
The turquoise waters and industrial architecture of the Kuwaiti and Saudi coasts.
The left side is excellent for seeing the Aurora Borealis during the winter months when flying over the North Atlantic and Greenland. Since this flight is roughly 13-14 hours, choose a window seat with a wing view for the best perspective of the plane's control surfaces against the Arctic ice.
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Get eSIMs for United Arab EmiratesDistance: 11,082 km (6,886 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 13 hrs 2 min
Departure: YYZ (43.6772003174, -79.63059997559999)
Arrival: DXB (25.252799987800003, 55.3643989563)
Route Type: International
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