Left side wins both ends of the flight. During the cruise over Iran, the Zagros Mountains are visible on the left side as the route tracks northwest, and over Turkey the left side also catches the Anatolian plateau and Black Sea coast. Right side has little to offer beyond desert and open sea for most of the journey.
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Flight Path
Dubai to Stockholm is 2,973 miles (4,785 km), a flight of about 7 hours 30 minutes.
The route tracks northwest from Dubai over the Persian Gulf, crossing Iran where the Zagros Mountain range is visible as a dramatic corrugated ridgeline. The flight then crosses eastern Turkey and the Anatolian plateau, passes near the Black Sea coast, crosses over Bulgaria and Romania, then transits Poland and the Baltic states before descending into Sweden. The Caspian Sea may be visible to the right early in the flight. Over central Europe the terrain flattens into the North European Plain.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from DXB
LEFTDXB's primary departure runways 30L/30R send aircraft northwest over the city. The left side gets the Dubai Creek, Deira district, and the older urban fabric of Dubai before the aircraft banks. Right side faces the desert interior.
Landing at ARN
LEFTArlanda sits north of Stockholm and aircraft typically approach from the north on runway 01/19 axis or from the south. On a southbound approach to runway 19, the left side faces east toward Stockholm city, Lake Mälaren, and the Stockholm archipelago. The right side looks west over forested Swedish countryside with little of note.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Dubai International (DXB) to Arlanda (ARN)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Dubai to Stockholm. Left side wins both ends of the flight. During the cruise over Iran, the Zagros Mountains are visible on the left side as the route tracks northwest, and over Turkey the left side also catches the Anatolian plateau and Black Sea coast. Right side has little to offer beyond desert and open sea for most of the journey.
What can I see during takeoff from Dubai International in Dubai?
During takeoff from Dubai International (DXB), sit on the Left side for the best views. DXB's primary departure runways 30L/30R send aircraft northwest over the city. The left side gets the Dubai Creek, Deira district, and the older urban fabric of Dubai before the aircraft banks. Right side faces the desert interior. Notable sights include: Dubai Creek and Deira waterfront, Downtown Dubai skyline with Burj Khalifa visible to the south, Palm Jumeirah visible further down the coast, Dubai Marina towers.
What can I see when landing at Arlanda in Stockholm?
When landing at Arlanda (ARN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Arlanda sits north of Stockholm and aircraft typically approach from the north on runway 01/19 axis or from the south. On a southbound approach to runway 19, the left side faces east toward Stockholm city, Lake Mälaren, and the Stockholm archipelago. The right side looks west over forested Swedish countryside with little of note. Notable sights include: Stockholm city center and Gamla Stan island, Lake Mälaren stretching west, Stockholm archipelago's inner islands to the east, Uppsala city visible to the north on left side during initial descent.
How long is the flight from Dubai to Stockholm?
The flight from Dubai International (DXB) to Arlanda (ARN) takes about 7 hours 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,973 miles (4,785 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Dubai to Stockholm flight path pass over?
The route tracks northwest from Dubai over the Persian Gulf, crossing Iran where the Zagros Mountain range is visible as a dramatic corrugated ridgeline. The flight then crosses eastern Turkey and the Anatolian plateau, passes near the Black Sea coast, crosses over Bulgaria and Romania, then transits Poland and the Baltic states before descending into Sweden. The Caspian Sea may be visible to the right early in the flight. Over central Europe the terrain flattens into the North European Plain.