The left side wins at both ends of the flight. Over Dubai it captures the city skyline, the Creek, and the Palm Jumeirah. On arrival it faces the Barcelona urban grid, Montjuic, and the Collserola ridge. During the cruise, the left side also faces south over the Arabian Peninsula, the Red Sea crossing, Egypt, and the North African coast, while the right side looks mostly over open Mediterranean.
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Flight Path
Dubai to Barcelona is 3,217 miles (5,176 km), a flight of about 6 hours 45 minutes.
The route tracks northwest from Dubai across Saudi Arabia and the Hejaz region, crossing the Red Sea near the Sinai Peninsula. Over Egypt the Nile Delta is visible as a dark green triangle against the Sahara. The route then crosses the Mediterranean, passing north of Benghazi and Tunis, before crossing Sardinia or Corsica depending on routing, then descending toward the Spanish coast.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from DXB
LEFTDubai International's primary departure runway 30L/30R sends aircraft northwest over the city. The left side gets the Dubai skyline including Downtown Dubai and the Creek, while the right side faces the desert. As the aircraft turns west, the left side also picks up the Palm Jumeirah and the coastline of the Arabian Gulf.
Landing at BCN
LEFTBarcelona El Prat typically uses runway 25L/25R for westerly landings or 07R/07L for easterly approaches. On the common westerly approach over the sea, the left side faces south toward the Llobregat delta and the city itself, with the Montjuic hill and the dense urban grid of Barcelona visible. On an easterly approach from land, the left side still captures the Pyrenees foothills and the city center as you descend over the coast.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Dubai International (DXB) to Barcelona (BCN)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Dubai to Barcelona. The left side wins at both ends of the flight. Over Dubai it captures the city skyline, the Creek, and the Palm Jumeirah. On arrival it faces the Barcelona urban grid, Montjuic, and the Collserola ridge. During the cruise, the left side also faces south over the Arabian Peninsula, the Red Sea crossing, Egypt, and the North African coast, while the right side looks mostly over open Mediterranean.
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. Dubai International's primary departure runway 30L/30R sends aircraft northwest over the city. The left side gets the Dubai skyline including Downtown Dubai and the Creek, while the right side faces the desert. As the aircraft turns west, the left side also picks up the Palm Jumeirah and the coastline of the Arabian Gulf. Notable sights include: Downtown Dubai skyline and Burj Khalifa, Dubai Creek and Deira district, Palm Jumeirah artificial island, Arabian Gulf coastline.
What can I see when landing at Barcelona in Barcelona?
When landing at Barcelona (BCN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Barcelona El Prat typically uses runway 25L/25R for westerly landings or 07R/07L for easterly approaches. On the common westerly approach over the sea, the left side faces south toward the Llobregat delta and the city itself, with the Montjuic hill and the dense urban grid of Barcelona visible. On an easterly approach from land, the left side still captures the Pyrenees foothills and the city center as you descend over the coast. Notable sights include: Barcelona city grid and Gothic Quarter, Montjuic hill and port area, Llobregat river delta, Tibidabo hill and Collserola ridge.
How long is the flight from Dubai to Barcelona?
The flight from Dubai International (DXB) to Barcelona (BCN) takes about 6 hours 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,217 miles (5,176 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Dubai to Barcelona flight path pass over?
The route tracks northwest from Dubai across Saudi Arabia and the Hejaz region, crossing the Red Sea near the Sinai Peninsula. Over Egypt the Nile Delta is visible as a dark green triangle against the Sahara. The route then crosses the Mediterranean, passing north of Benghazi and Tunis, before crossing Sardinia or Corsica depending on routing, then descending toward the Spanish coast.