Calicut to Abu Dhabi is 1,672 miles (2,691 km), a flight of about 3 hours 50 minutes.
Right-side seats capture the most dramatic geography: the Western Ghats at departure and the Persian Gulf approach at arrival. The flight path itself crosses the Arabian Sea, which is better appreciated from the right during the initial 90 minutes of flight.
Flight Path
The flight crosses the Arabian Sea for roughly 1.5 hours. At cruise altitude (around 35,000 feet), the sea surface is visible but featureless. The Strait of Hormuz region lies to the north of the direct flight path but remains beyond the horizon. The transition from the Indian coast to the Arabian Peninsula occurs gradually, with the UAE coastline becoming visible approximately 30 minutes before Abu Dhabi descent begins. The Musandam Peninsula (Oman) may be visible to the north as a distant ridge on the horizon during the final approach phase.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from CCJ
RIGHTCalicut typically departs runway 10/28. A right-side seat gives views of the Arabian Sea coastline and the Western Ghats escarpment rising inland. The left side faces the flat coastal plains with less dramatic topography.
Landing at AUH
LEFTAbu Dhabi typically lands on runway 31L/13R. A left-side seat during approach captures the Persian Gulf waters, the coastal sabkha (salt flats), and the city skyline of Abu Dhabi proper. The right side faces inland desert with less visual interest.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Calicut (CCJ) to Abu Dhabi International (AUH)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Calicut to Abu Dhabi. Right-side seats capture the most dramatic geography: the Western Ghats at departure and the Persian Gulf approach at arrival. The flight path itself crosses the Arabian Sea, which is better appreciated from the right during the initial 90 minutes of flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Calicut in Calicut?
During takeoff from Calicut (CCJ), sit on the Right side for the best views. Calicut typically departs runway 10/28. A right-side seat gives views of the Arabian Sea coastline and the Western Ghats escarpment rising inland. The left side faces the flat coastal plains with less dramatic topography. Notable sights include: Arabian Sea (immediate west), Western Ghats mountain range (southeast, receding inland), Calicut city and port facilities (below during initial climb), Malabar Coast vegetation patterns.
What can I see when landing at Abu Dhabi International in Abu Dhabi?
When landing at Abu Dhabi International (AUH), sit on the Left side for the best views. Abu Dhabi typically lands on runway 31L/13R. A left-side seat during approach captures the Persian Gulf waters, the coastal sabkha (salt flats), and the city skyline of Abu Dhabi proper. The right side faces inland desert with less visual interest. Notable sights include: Persian Gulf (west and north of approach path), Abu Dhabi city skyline and Corniche (visible during final descent), Coastal sabkha salt flats (white-gray terrain), Jebel Dhanna island and breakwaters.
How long is the flight from Calicut to Abu Dhabi?
The flight from Calicut (CCJ) to Abu Dhabi International (AUH) takes about 3 hours 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,672 miles (2,691 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Calicut to Abu Dhabi flight path pass over?
The flight crosses the Arabian Sea for roughly 1.5 hours. At cruise altitude (around 35,000 feet), the sea surface is visible but featureless. The Strait of Hormuz region lies to the north of the direct flight path but remains beyond the horizon. The transition from the Indian coast to the Arabian Peninsula occurs gradually, with the UAE coastline becoming visible approximately 30 minutes before Abu Dhabi descent begins. The Musandam Peninsula (Oman) may be visible to the north as a distant ridge on the horizon during the final approach phase.