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.
Flight Path
Arabian Sea open water crossing, with the Indian west coast near Mangalore appearing as the flight begins its descent toward the Deccan plateau.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase

Takeoff from DXB
RIGHTDeparting 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.

Landing at BLR
RIGHTOn 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.
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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.