The left side wins both the departure and arrival phases, offering the Western Ghats and Bangalore's skyline on takeoff and Dubai's iconic Burj Khalifa/Palm Jumeirah skyline on landing, while the right side faces flat plateau and open Gulf water during those same phases.
Flight Path
Long crossing of the Arabian Sea, followed by the Omani coastline near Sur/Ras al Hadd and the arid Hajar Mountains before entering UAE airspace toward Dubai.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from BLR
LEFTDeparting BLR to the west/northwest, the left side gives a good look back at Bangalore's sprawling tech-corridor skyline before the terrain rolls into the forested ridgelines of the Western Ghats visible on the southern horizon. The right side over the Deccan plateau is comparatively flat farmland with little relief.
Landing at DXB
LEFTOn the typical northwest-facing approach into DXB, the aircraft descends from the southeast, putting Dubai's coastal skyline on the left side of the cabin. Passengers get a clear view of Burj Khalifa, Downtown Dubai, and the Palm Jumeirah peninsula against the turquoise Persian Gulf just before touchdown.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR) to Dubai International (DXB)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bangalore to Dubai. The left side wins both the departure and arrival phases, offering the Western Ghats and Bangalore's skyline on takeoff and Dubai's iconic Burj Khalifa/Palm Jumeirah skyline on landing, while the right side faces flat plateau and open Gulf water during those same phases.
What can I see during takeoff from Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru in Bangalore?
During takeoff from Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing BLR to the west/northwest, the left side gives a good look back at Bangalore's sprawling tech-corridor skyline before the terrain rolls into the forested ridgelines of the Western Ghats visible on the southern horizon. The right side over the Deccan plateau is comparatively flat farmland with little relief. Notable sights include: Bangalore urban sprawl and tech park clusters, Deccan Plateau patchwork farmland, distant Western Ghats ridgeline (Kodagu hills).
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 the typical northwest-facing approach into DXB, the aircraft descends from the southeast, putting Dubai's coastal skyline on the left side of the cabin. Passengers get a clear view of Burj Khalifa, Downtown Dubai, and the Palm Jumeirah peninsula against the turquoise Persian Gulf just before touchdown. Notable sights include: Burj Khalifa and Downtown Dubai towers, Palm Jumeirah peninsula, Dubai Marina skyline, Persian Gulf coastline.
How long is the flight from Bangalore to Dubai?
The flight from Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR) to Dubai International (DXB) takes 3h 55m.
What does the Bangalore to Dubai flight path pass over?
Long crossing of the Arabian Sea, followed by the Omani coastline near Sur/Ras al Hadd and the arid Hajar Mountains before entering UAE airspace toward Dubai.