About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Dubai International (DXB) to Bali International (DPS)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Dubai to Denpasar. Left side wins at both ends of the flight. Departure gives you the Dubai skyline and coastline, and arrival gives you Bali's volcanic interior and Jimbaran Bay. The mid-flight section over the Indian Ocean offers little from either side, so the bookend views are what matter and both favor the left.
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 before turning southeast toward the Indian Ocean. A left-side seat captures the Dubai Creek, Deira district, and the dense downtown skyline including Burj Khalifa as the aircraft banks south. The right side faces inland desert with little of note. Notable sights include: Burj Khalifa and Downtown Dubai cluster, Dubai Creek and Deira waterfront, Palm Jumeirah artificial island, Dubai Marina towers.
What can I see when landing at Bali International in Denpasar?
When landing at Bali International (DPS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Ngurah Rai Airport's primary approach is from the south over the Indian Ocean, landing on runway 09 heading east. On final approach, a left-side seat looks north over the Bukit Peninsula and Jimbaran Bay, with the volcanic cone of Gunung Agung visible on the horizon to the northeast. The right side faces open ocean. Notable sights include: Gunung Agung volcano (3,142m) on the northeast horizon, Jimbaran Bay and its curved coastline, Bukit Peninsula limestone cliffs, Kuta Beach strip along the western coast.
How long is the flight from Dubai to Denpasar?
The flight from Dubai International (DXB) to Bali International (DPS) takes Approximately 7 to 7.5 hours.
What does the Dubai to Denpasar flight path pass over?
The route tracks southeast across the Arabian Sea, passing south of the Indian subcontinent, then over the open Indian Ocean. Sri Lanka may be visible to the north if routing goes near it. The Andaman Sea and the northern tip of Sumatra come into view in the final third of the flight, with the Barisan mountain range of Sumatra visible as a spine of peaks before crossing the Sunda Strait toward Bali.