About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Ahmedabad (AMD) to Dubai International (DXB)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Ahmedabad to Dubai. The right side wins overall. At takeoff you get the Sabarmati River and Ahmedabad city. During the flight the right side faces south toward the Arabian Sea coast of Gujarat and then the Gulf of Oman as you cross into UAE airspace, giving you the best water views on this westward route. The left side faces mostly inland desert for the majority of the cruise.
What can I see during takeoff from Ahmedabad in Ahmedabad?
During takeoff from Ahmedabad (AMD), sit on the Right side for the best views. Ahmedabad airport typically departs on runway 23 heading southwest, then aircraft turn westward toward the Arabian Sea. The right side gives you views over central Ahmedabad city, the Sabarmati River winding through the urban grid, and the older walled city districts. The left side faces open agricultural land to the south. Notable sights include: Sabarmati River bend through Ahmedabad, the dense urban grid of the old walled city, Kankaria Lake (circular reservoir visible southeast of center), agricultural patchwork of the Gujarat plains.
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. Dubai International typically lands on runway 30L/30R approaching from the southeast over the desert, or on runway 12 from the northwest. On the dominant southeast approach (runway 30), the left side faces north toward Dubai Creek, Deira's dense urban blocks, and the older port districts. The right side looks toward open desert and industrial areas of Sharjah. Notable sights include: Dubai Creek and Deira district, the dense urban grid of old Dubai, Dubai International Airport terminals visible below, the coastline of the Arabian Gulf curving northwest toward Sharjah.
How long is the flight from Ahmedabad to Dubai?
The flight from Ahmedabad (AMD) to Dubai International (DXB) takes Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.
What does the Ahmedabad to Dubai flight path pass over?
The flight crosses the Rann of Kutch (vast salt flat visible as a brilliant white expanse), the Gulf of Kutch coastline, then the Arabian Sea and Gulf of Oman. Over Pakistan's Makran coast the terrain is barren ridged desert mountains. The final approach crosses the Hajar Mountains foothills of the UAE before descending over the flat gravel desert plain toward Dubai.