The left side carries the more varied scenery for most of the flight -- the Aravalli hills near Delhi, the Thar Desert, and the striking white salt flats of the Rann of Kutch and Gulf of Kutch coastline -- while the right side stays largely flat and featureless until the strong but brief Dubai skyline payoff at the very end.
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Flight Path
Delhi to Dubai is 1,356 miles (2,182 km), a flight of about 3 hours 30 minutes.
Thar Desert expanse, the white salt marshes of the Rann of Kutch, Gulf of Kutch coastline, and open Arabian Sea before the UAE coast
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from DEL
LEFTDeparting Delhi, the southern/southwestern climb-out puts the low Aravalli ridge and the Gurugram skyline on the left, giving a bit of relief and structure against the flat Yamuna plain that dominates the right-side view.
Landing at DXB
RIGHTOn approach into Dubai over the Gulf, the final turn typically brings Palm Jumeirah, the Burj Al Arab, and the glittering Marina/downtown skyline into view on the right side, a distinctly man-made but spectacular scene rarely matched elsewhere on this route.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Indira Gandhi International (DEL) to Dubai International (DXB)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Delhi to Dubai. The left side carries the more varied scenery for most of the flight -- the Aravalli hills near Delhi, the Thar Desert, and the striking white salt flats of the Rann of Kutch and Gulf of Kutch coastline -- while the right side stays largely flat and featureless until the strong but brief Dubai skyline payoff at the very end.
What can I see during takeoff from Indira Gandhi International in Delhi?
During takeoff from Indira Gandhi International (DEL), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing Delhi, the southern/southwestern climb-out puts the low Aravalli ridge and the Gurugram skyline on the left, giving a bit of relief and structure against the flat Yamuna plain that dominates the right-side view. Notable sights include: Yamuna River floodplain, Gurugram high-rise cluster, Aravalli Range foothills, Delhi's southern suburban sprawl.
What can I see when landing at Dubai International in Dubai?
When landing at Dubai International (DXB), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Dubai over the Gulf, the final turn typically brings Palm Jumeirah, the Burj Al Arab, and the glittering Marina/downtown skyline into view on the right side, a distinctly man-made but spectacular scene rarely matched elsewhere on this route. Notable sights include: Palm Jumeirah, Burj Al Arab, Dubai Marina skyscraper cluster, turquoise Gulf coastline.
How long is the flight from Delhi to Dubai?
The flight from Indira Gandhi International (DEL) to Dubai International (DXB) takes about 3 hours 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,356 miles (2,182 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Delhi to Dubai flight path pass over?
Thar Desert expanse, the white salt marshes of the Rann of Kutch, Gulf of Kutch coastline, and open Arabian Sea before the UAE coast