Bologna to Dubai is 2,787 miles (4,485 km), a flight of about 5 hours 30 minutes.
While the right side wins at takeoff for the Apennines, the left side delivers the more dramatic payoff at landing with the Dubai skyline, Palm Jumeirah, and Gulf coastline. Over the flight, the left side also catches views of the Zagros Mountains in Iran and the Persian Gulf entry, making it the better overall choice.
Flight Path
Adriatic Sea crossing near Brindisi, Greek coastline briefly visible, then overfly of southern Turkey and the Taurus Mountains, crossing into Syria and Iraq, the Tigris-Euphrates river system visible near Baghdad, the Zagros Mountain foothills in western Iran, entry into the Persian Gulf near Kuwait, and the flat Arabian Peninsula desert before the UAE coast
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from BLQ
RIGHTBologna's runway 12 departure (heading southeast) puts the Apennine Mountains on the right side as the aircraft climbs and turns east. You get a clear view of the northern Apennine ridgeline and the Po Valley spreading out to the north.
Landing at DXB
LEFTDubai International's primary arrival on runway 30L/30R comes in from the southeast over the Gulf, placing the Dubai skyline and coastline on the left side of the aircraft. You get a direct view of the Downtown Dubai towers, the Palm Jumeirah, and the Dubai Creek inlet as you descend.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Bologna (BLQ) to Dubai International (DXB)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bologna to Dubai. While the right side wins at takeoff for the Apennines, the left side delivers the more dramatic payoff at landing with the Dubai skyline, Palm Jumeirah, and Gulf coastline. Over the flight, the left side also catches views of the Zagros Mountains in Iran and the Persian Gulf entry, making it the better overall choice.
What can I see during takeoff from Bologna in Bologna?
During takeoff from Bologna (BLQ), sit on the Right side for the best views. Bologna's runway 12 departure (heading southeast) puts the Apennine Mountains on the right side as the aircraft climbs and turns east. You get a clear view of the northern Apennine ridgeline and the Po Valley spreading out to the north. Notable sights include: Northern Apennine Mountains, Po Valley flatlands, Bologna city grid, Reno River valley.
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's primary arrival on runway 30L/30R comes in from the southeast over the Gulf, placing the Dubai skyline and coastline on the left side of the aircraft. You get a direct view of the Downtown Dubai towers, the Palm Jumeirah, and the Dubai Creek inlet as you descend. Notable sights include: Downtown Dubai skyline with Burj Khalifa, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Creek, Persian Gulf coastline.
How long is the flight from Bologna to Dubai?
The flight from Bologna (BLQ) to Dubai International (DXB) takes about 5 hours 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,787 miles (4,485 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Bologna to Dubai flight path pass over?
Adriatic Sea crossing near Brindisi, Greek coastline briefly visible, then overfly of southern Turkey and the Taurus Mountains, crossing into Syria and Iraq, the Tigris-Euphrates river system visible near Baghdad, the Zagros Mountain foothills in western Iran, entry into the Persian Gulf near Kuwait, and the flat Arabian Peninsula desert before the UAE coast