Dubai to Bangalore flight path: DXB to BLR

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Flight time3h 45m
Distance1,674
Heading116° → 123°
Best side
Right
★ 2.0 left·★ 3.0 right

The right side offers the most dramatic terrain contrast on this route — the Hajar Mountains during departure and the Western Ghats foothills during arrival — while the left side spends most of the flight over featureless desert and open ocean.

Takeoff · DXBRIGHTHajar Mountains, Gulf of Oman coastline, Al Ain desert plains
Landing · BLRRIGHTWestern Ghats foothills, Karnataka plateau farmland, Bengaluru outskirts

Flight Path

Flight path overview

Arabian Sea open water crossing, with the Indian west coast near Mangalore appearing as the flight begins its descent toward the Deccan plateau.

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Phase by phase

Aerial window seat view during takeoff from Dubai (right side) — Hajar Mountains, Gulf of Oman coastline, Al Ain desert plains

Takeoff from DXB

RIGHT

Departing DXB toward the southeast, the right side offers views of the rugged Hajar Mountains straddling the UAE-Oman border, a striking contrast to the flat desert on the left. The Gulf of Oman coastline and rocky wadis are briefly visible before the climb levels off over open water.

Hajar MountainsGulf of Oman coastlineAl Ain desert plains
Aerial window seat view during landing at Bangalore (right side) — Western Ghats foothills, Karnataka plateau farmland, Bengaluru outskirts

Landing at BLR

RIGHT

On approach into Bangalore from the west, the right side reveals the green, undulating terrain of the Karnataka plateau and distant hints of the Western Ghats foothills before the final turn over the city's outskirts. The left side mostly shows flat agricultural land with fewer distinguishing features.

Western Ghats foothillsKarnataka plateau farmlandBengaluru outskirts

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Dubai International (DXB) to Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Dubai to Bangalore. The right side offers the most dramatic terrain contrast on this route — the Hajar Mountains during departure and the Western Ghats foothills during arrival — while the left side spends most of the flight over featureless desert and open ocean.

What can I see during takeoff from Dubai International in Dubai?

During takeoff from Dubai International (DXB), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing DXB toward the southeast, the right side offers views of the rugged Hajar Mountains straddling the UAE-Oman border, a striking contrast to the flat desert on the left. The Gulf of Oman coastline and rocky wadis are briefly visible before the climb levels off over open water. Notable sights include: Hajar Mountains, Gulf of Oman coastline, Al Ain desert plains.

What can I see when landing at Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru in Bangalore?

When landing at Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Bangalore from the west, the right side reveals the green, undulating terrain of the Karnataka plateau and distant hints of the Western Ghats foothills before the final turn over the city's outskirts. The left side mostly shows flat agricultural land with fewer distinguishing features. Notable sights include: Western Ghats foothills, Karnataka plateau farmland, Bengaluru outskirts.

How long is the flight from Dubai to Bangalore?

The flight from Dubai International (DXB) to Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR) takes 3h 45m.

What does the Dubai to Bangalore flight path pass over?

Arabian Sea open water crossing, with the Indian west coast near Mangalore appearing as the flight begins its descent toward the Deccan plateau.