The left side wins by combining a scenic coastal departure from Adelaide with a spectacular skyline-and-coastline arrival into Dubai, while the right side offers only modest hill and desert views without the same visual payoff at either end of the flight.
Flight Path
The route crosses the arid interior of South Australia and Western Australia before heading out over the vast Indian Ocean, passing north of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, then continuing over open water toward the Arabian Sea and the coast of Oman before reaching the UAE.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from ADL
LEFTDeparting ADL toward the northwest, the left side gives a brief but clear view of Adelaide's coastline and Gulf St Vincent before the aircraft turns inland, offering a nice contrast of city, beach, and blue water. The right side mainly shows the low, rounded Adelaide Hills fading into flat farmland with less visual contrast.
Landing at DXB
LEFTOn approach into DXB from the southeast, the left side faces the coastline and city, giving passengers a dramatic view of Dubai's skyline, the Palm Jumeirah, and the turquoise waters of the Gulf just before touchdown. The right side mostly overlooks flat desert with little visual variety.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Adelaide International (ADL) to Dubai International (DXB)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Adelaide to Dubai. The left side wins by combining a scenic coastal departure from Adelaide with a spectacular skyline-and-coastline arrival into Dubai, while the right side offers only modest hill and desert views without the same visual payoff at either end of the flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Adelaide International in Adelaide?
During takeoff from Adelaide International (ADL), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing ADL toward the northwest, the left side gives a brief but clear view of Adelaide's coastline and Gulf St Vincent before the aircraft turns inland, offering a nice contrast of city, beach, and blue water. The right side mainly shows the low, rounded Adelaide Hills fading into flat farmland with less visual contrast. Notable sights include: Gulf St Vincent, Adelaide city coastline, Glenelg beachfront, Adelaide Hills (distant, right).
What can I see when landing at Dubai International in Dubai?
When landing at Dubai International (DXB), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into DXB from the southeast, the left side faces the coastline and city, giving passengers a dramatic view of Dubai's skyline, the Palm Jumeirah, and the turquoise waters of the Gulf just before touchdown. The right side mostly overlooks flat desert with little visual variety. Notable sights include: Palm Jumeirah, Burj Al Arab, Dubai Marina skyline, Arabian Gulf coastline.
How long is the flight from Adelaide to Dubai?
The flight from Adelaide International (ADL) to Dubai International (DXB) takes 11h 50m.
What does the Adelaide to Dubai flight path pass over?
The route crosses the arid interior of South Australia and Western Australia before heading out over the vast Indian Ocean, passing north of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, then continuing over open water toward the Arabian Sea and the coast of Oman before reaching the UAE.