Left side wins both the departure over Bali's volcanic mountains and the arrival into Dubai's coastline and creek district. Over the Indian Ocean cruise phase the views are similar on both sides, but the bookend experiences strongly favor left.
Flight Path
The flight tracks northwest across the Indian Ocean, passing over the southern tip of Sri Lanka and the Indian subcontinent around Kerala or Karnataka, then across the Arabian Sea. Notable features include the Sri Lankan coastline, the Western Ghats mountain range along India's west coast visible as a dark ridge, the Malabar Coast, and eventually the barren coastline of Oman's Dhofar region before crossing into the UAE over flat desert. The Arabian Sea crossing is largely featureless open ocean for several hours.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from DPS
LEFTNgurah Rai airport's runway 09 departure (heading east) puts the left/north side facing Bali's volcanic interior. You get a clear view of Gunung Agung (3,142m) and Gunung Batur rising above the island's central ridge. The right side faces south toward open Indian Ocean with little of interest.
Landing at DXB
LEFTDubai International's primary arrival on runway 30L/30R comes from the southeast, meaning the left side faces northeast toward Dubai Creek, Deira, and the older city districts. The right side looks southwest over desert and industrial areas with less visual interest.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) to Dubai International (DXB)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Denpasar to Dubai. Left side wins both the departure over Bali's volcanic mountains and the arrival into Dubai's coastline and creek district. Over the Indian Ocean cruise phase the views are similar on both sides, but the bookend experiences strongly favor left.
What can I see during takeoff from Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Denpasar?
During takeoff from Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Ngurah Rai airport's runway 09 departure (heading east) puts the left/north side facing Bali's volcanic interior. You get a clear view of Gunung Agung (3,142m) and Gunung Batur rising above the island's central ridge. The right side faces south toward open Indian Ocean with little of interest. Notable sights include: Gunung Agung (Bali's highest volcano), Gunung Batur (active volcano with visible caldera lake), Bali's central mountain ridge, Badung Strait separating Bali from Nusa Penida.
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 on runway 30L/30R comes from the southeast, meaning the left side faces northeast toward Dubai Creek, Deira, and the older city districts. The right side looks southwest over desert and industrial areas with less visual interest. Notable sights include: Dubai Creek and Deira district, Dubai city skyline including Downtown Dubai visible to the southwest, Palm Jumeirah visible further southwest on approach, Arabian Gulf coastline.
How long is the flight from Denpasar to Dubai?
The flight from Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) to Dubai International (DXB) takes Approximately 8 to 9 hours.
What does the Denpasar to Dubai flight path pass over?
The flight tracks northwest across the Indian Ocean, passing over the southern tip of Sri Lanka and the Indian subcontinent around Kerala or Karnataka, then across the Arabian Sea. Notable features include the Sri Lankan coastline, the Western Ghats mountain range along India's west coast visible as a dark ridge, the Malabar Coast, and eventually the barren coastline of Oman's Dhofar region before crossing into the UAE over flat desert. The Arabian Sea crossing is largely featureless open ocean for several hours.