While the left side wins at takeoff for Dubai city views, the right side captures the more dramatic and sustained scenery: the Arabian Sea coastline of India during cruise, the Andaman Sea approach, and the spectacular Phang Nga Bay karst landscape on descent into Phuket. The landing views on the right are among the most visually distinctive in Southeast Asia.
Flight Path
The route tracks southeast across the Arabian Sea, passing south of the Indian subcontinent near Kerala and the Malabar Coast, then crosses the southern tip of India and Sri Lanka (visible as a teardrop island), continues over the Bay of Bengal, crosses the Malay Peninsula near the Kra Isthmus in southern Thailand, and descends over the Andaman Sea toward Phuket. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands may be visible as small specks in the Andaman Sea during descent.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from DXB
LEFTDubai International's primary departure runway 30L/30R sends aircraft northwest before turning southeast toward India. A left-side seat captures the Dubai Creek, Deira district, and the dense urban grid of old Dubai as the aircraft banks right over the city. The Palm Jumeirah and Downtown Dubai skyline with the Burj Khalifa are visible to the south on the left side during the turn.
Landing at HKT
RIGHTPhuket International primarily uses runway 09 for arrivals from the east, meaning the aircraft approaches from the east over the island. A right-side seat looks south over the island's interior hills and the Andaman Sea coastline including Patong Beach and the western beaches. The approach over the northern tip of Phuket on runway 09 gives right-side passengers views of Phang Nga Bay's limestone karst islands.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Dubai International (DXB) to Phuket International (HKT)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Dubai to Phuket. While the left side wins at takeoff for Dubai city views, the right side captures the more dramatic and sustained scenery: the Arabian Sea coastline of India during cruise, the Andaman Sea approach, and the spectacular Phang Nga Bay karst landscape on descent into Phuket. The landing views on the right are among the most visually distinctive in Southeast Asia.
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 India. A left-side seat captures the Dubai Creek, Deira district, and the dense urban grid of old Dubai as the aircraft banks right over the city. The Palm Jumeirah and Downtown Dubai skyline with the Burj Khalifa are visible to the south on the left side during the turn. Notable sights include: Dubai Creek and Deira waterfront, Palm Jumeirah artificial island, Burj Khalifa and Downtown Dubai skyline, Dubai Marina coastline.
What can I see when landing at Phuket International in Phuket?
When landing at Phuket International (HKT), sit on the Right side for the best views. Phuket International primarily uses runway 09 for arrivals from the east, meaning the aircraft approaches from the east over the island. A right-side seat looks south over the island's interior hills and the Andaman Sea coastline including Patong Beach and the western beaches. The approach over the northern tip of Phuket on runway 09 gives right-side passengers views of Phang Nga Bay's limestone karst islands. Notable sights include: Phang Nga Bay limestone karst islands, Patong Beach and western Phuket coastline, Phuket's forested central hills, Sarasin Bridge connecting Phuket to the mainland.
How long is the flight from Dubai to Phuket?
The flight from Dubai International (DXB) to Phuket International (HKT) takes Approximately 5 hours 30 minutes.
What does the Dubai to Phuket flight path pass over?
The route tracks southeast across the Arabian Sea, passing south of the Indian subcontinent near Kerala and the Malabar Coast, then crosses the southern tip of India and Sri Lanka (visible as a teardrop island), continues over the Bay of Bengal, crosses the Malay Peninsula near the Kra Isthmus in southern Thailand, and descends over the Andaman Sea toward Phuket. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands may be visible as small specks in the Andaman Sea during descent.