While the right side wins at takeoff, the left side delivers the more dramatic payoff on arrival with the Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina, and Burj Khalifa all in sequence. During the cruise, the left side also tracks closer to the Alps during the early portion of the flight and offers better views of the Anatolian plateau and the Zagros Mountains over Iran.
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Flight Path
Brussels to Dubai is 3,199 miles (5,148 km), a flight of about 6 hours 30 minutes.
The flight tracks southeast over Luxembourg and Alsace, crossing the Alps near the Swiss-Austrian border where the Bernese Alps and Engadine valley are visible. It then crosses northern Italy or Slovenia, the Adriatic Sea, Greece, and the Aegean. Over Turkey the Anatolian plateau is prominent. The route then crosses northern Syria or Iraq, and descends over the Persian Gulf coast into Dubai. The Zagros Mountains along the Iran-Iraq border are a major visual feature in the latter half of the flight.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from BRU
RIGHTBrussels uses runway 25R/07L and 25L/07R most frequently. Departing westbound on runway 25, the aircraft turns southeast toward the route, giving the right side views over central Brussels, the Grand Place area, and the Brabant plateau. The left side faces industrial Zaventem and flat polder farmland.
Landing at DXB
LEFTDubai International's primary arrival runway is 12L/12R, with aircraft approaching from the northwest over the Arabian Gulf and the Dubai coastline. The left side gets the iconic view of the Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina, and the downtown skyline with the Burj Khalifa before touchdown. The right side faces inland desert.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Brussels Natl (BRU) to Dubai International (DXB)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Brussels to Dubai. While the right side wins at takeoff, the left side delivers the more dramatic payoff on arrival with the Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina, and Burj Khalifa all in sequence. During the cruise, the left side also tracks closer to the Alps during the early portion of the flight and offers better views of the Anatolian plateau and the Zagros Mountains over Iran.
What can I see during takeoff from Brussels Natl in Brussels?
During takeoff from Brussels Natl (BRU), sit on the Right side for the best views. Brussels uses runway 25R/07L and 25L/07R most frequently. Departing westbound on runway 25, the aircraft turns southeast toward the route, giving the right side views over central Brussels, the Grand Place area, and the Brabant plateau. The left side faces industrial Zaventem and flat polder farmland. Notable sights include: Brussels city center and Grand Place district, the Atomium structure near Laeken, the Brabant agricultural plateau stretching southeast, the Senne 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 runway is 12L/12R, with aircraft approaching from the northwest over the Arabian Gulf and the Dubai coastline. The left side gets the iconic view of the Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina, and the downtown skyline with the Burj Khalifa before touchdown. The right side faces inland desert. Notable sights include: Palm Jumeirah artificial island, Dubai Marina skyscraper cluster, Burj Khalifa and Downtown Dubai, the Arabian Gulf coastline.
How long is the flight from Brussels to Dubai?
The flight from Brussels Natl (BRU) to Dubai International (DXB) takes about 6 hours 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,199 miles (5,148 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Brussels to Dubai flight path pass over?
The flight tracks southeast over Luxembourg and Alsace, crossing the Alps near the Swiss-Austrian border where the Bernese Alps and Engadine valley are visible. It then crosses northern Italy or Slovenia, the Adriatic Sea, Greece, and the Aegean. Over Turkey the Anatolian plateau is prominent. The route then crosses northern Syria or Iraq, and descends over the Persian Gulf coast into Dubai. The Zagros Mountains along the Iran-Iraq border are a major visual feature in the latter half of the flight.