Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Duesseldorf to Abu Dhabi. While the takeoff offers industrial landscape interest on the right, the landing approach on the left provides more visually distinctive natural features—the Persian Gulf's turquoise waters and Jebel Hafit's geological prominence outweigh the Ruhr's urban sprawl.

During takeoff from Dusseldorf (DUS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side offers views of the Rhine River valley and the industrial Ruhr region as the aircraft climbs southeastward. The left side faces northwest toward flat Dutch plains with minimal visual interest. Notable sights include: Rhine River (winding through the valley below), Ruhr industrial zone (visible as urban sprawl), Cologne Cathedral area (distant, to the south), flat North European Plain (extending northwest).

When landing at Abu Dhabi International (AUH), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side provides views of the Persian Gulf coastline, the Jebel Hafit mountain range, and the approach into Abu Dhabi's coastal plain. The right side faces inland desert with less distinctive features. Notable sights include: Persian Gulf (turquoise shallow waters), Jebel Hafit mountain range (low limestone ridge visible from the south), Abu Dhabi's coastal development and islands, Al Ain oasis region (inland to the southeast).

The flight from Dusseldorf (DUS) to Abu Dhabi International (AUH) takes Approximately 6 hours 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the Alps (visible from altitude as a snow-capped ridge if conditions permit), then traverses the Mediterranean coast near Greece or southern Italy, continues over the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East. Notable midpoint landmarks include the Apennine Mountains (Italy), the Balkans (distant to the north), the Levantine coast, and the Syrian/Iraqi desert plateau before descending toward the Persian Gulf.