Denpasar to Abu Dhabi flight path: DPS to AUH

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Denpasar to Abu Dhabi. The right side offers Bali's volcanic scenery at departure and the Hajar foothills plus Abu Dhabi's skyline at arrival, while the left side is dominated by hours of open Indian Ocean with no landmarks, capping its score.

During takeoff from Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing Denpasar, the volcanic peaks of Bali—Mount Agung and Mount Batur—rise inland to the north of the airport and are clearly visible as the aircraft climbs out over the coastline. The left side only shows the open Indian Ocean stretching south with no landmarks. Notable sights include: Mount Agung, Mount Batur, Bali's northern coastline, Denpasar's coastal reefs.

When landing at Abu Dhabi International (AUH), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Abu Dhabi from the southeast, the Hajar Mountains of Oman and the UAE's rocky interior are visible to the north side before the aircraft turns over the Arabian Gulf, followed by the city's skyline and Corniche as it lines up for landing. The left side during this leg mostly shows featureless desert or open Gulf water. Notable sights include: Hajar Mountains foothills, Abu Dhabi Corniche skyline, Arabian Gulf coastline, Saadiyat Island.

The flight from Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) to Abu Dhabi International (AUH) takes about 7 hours 55 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 4,676 miles (7,525 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

Vast open Indian Ocean with no land visible for several hours, crossed roughly between the Sunda Strait region and the Arabian Sea before the coastline of Oman comes into view near descent.