While the right side wins the brief Dubai takeoff with its skyline and coastline, the left side dominates the much longer cruise and approach phases, tracing the Zagros foothills and Lake Urmia through Iran before delivering the striking Mount Ararat view on final approach into Yerevan.
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Flight Path
Dubai to Yerevan is 1,209 miles (1,945 km), a flight of about 3 hours 40 minutes.
The route crosses western Iran near the Zagros Mountains foothills and passes close to Lake Urmia, Iran's largest salt lake, before entering Armenian airspace near the Ararat plain.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase

Takeoff from DXB
RIGHTDeparting DXB toward the northwest, the right side gives a sweeping view of Downtown Dubai's skyline, including Burj Khalifa, plus the turquoise Gulf coastline and Palm Jumeirah before the aircraft turns north toward Iran. The left side over the desert interior is comparatively featureless.
Landing at EVN
LEFTOn the favored approach to EVN's runway 26 from the east, the aircraft faces west, putting the south-facing left side toward Mount Ararat. The dramatic snow-capped volcano rises directly across the Armenian plain during the final descent, a landmark not visible on the opposite side.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Dubai International (DXB) to Zvartnots International Airport (EVN)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Dubai to Yerevan. While the right side wins the brief Dubai takeoff with its skyline and coastline, the left side dominates the much longer cruise and approach phases, tracing the Zagros foothills and Lake Urmia through Iran before delivering the striking Mount Ararat view on final approach into Yerevan.
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 northwest, the right side gives a sweeping view of Downtown Dubai's skyline, including Burj Khalifa, plus the turquoise Gulf coastline and Palm Jumeirah before the aircraft turns north toward Iran. The left side over the desert interior is comparatively featureless. Notable sights include: Burj Khalifa, Downtown Dubai skyline, Palm Jumeirah, Persian Gulf coastline.
What can I see when landing at Zvartnots International Airport in Yerevan?
When landing at Zvartnots International Airport (EVN), sit on the Left side for the best views. On the favored approach to EVN's runway 26 from the east, the aircraft faces west, putting the south-facing left side toward Mount Ararat. The dramatic snow-capped volcano rises directly across the Armenian plain during the final descent, a landmark not visible on the opposite side. Notable sights include: Mount Ararat, Ararat Plain, Yerevan outskirts, Hrazdan River valley.
How long is the flight from Dubai to Yerevan?
The flight from Dubai International (DXB) to Zvartnots International Airport (EVN) takes about 3 hours 40 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,209 miles (1,945 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Dubai to Yerevan flight path pass over?
The route crosses western Iran near the Zagros Mountains foothills and passes close to Lake Urmia, Iran's largest salt lake, before entering Armenian airspace near the Ararat plain.