Barcelona to Dubai flight path: BCN to DXB

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Barcelona to Dubai. The right side delivers the strongest bookend views — Barcelona's coastline and harbor on departure, and Dubai's Palm Jumeirah and Marina skyline on arrival — while the cruise portion is roughly balanced between Mediterranean islands (left) and Arabian desert (right), making the dramatic city and coastal views at each end the deciding factor.

During takeoff from Barcelona (BCN), sit on the Right side for the best views. BCN departures heading toward the Mediterranean typically climb out over the coast and bank right onto the eastbound track, putting Barcelona's harbor, Barceloneta beach, and the city skyline directly below the right-side windows before the coastline recedes toward Sitges and the open sea. Notable sights include: Port of Barcelona, Barceloneta beach and marina, Montjuïc hill, Mediterranean coastline toward Sitges.

When landing at Dubai International (DXB), sit on the Right side for the best views. Arrivals into DXB from the northwest cross the Gulf before turning onto final approach, and on this side of the aircraft passengers get a clear view of Palm Jumeirah, the Burj Al Arab, and the Dubai Marina towers along the coastline just before the turn to the runway. Notable sights include: Palm Jumeirah, Burj Al Arab, Dubai Marina skyline, Persian Gulf coastline.

The flight from Barcelona (BCN) to Dubai International (DXB) takes about 6 hours 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,217 miles (5,176 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

Central Mediterranean Sea near Sardinia and Sicily, the Ionian Sea and Crete, the eastern Mediterranean approaching Cyprus, then the arid interior of Saudi Arabia and Iraq before descending toward the Persian Gulf.