About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Dubai International (DXB) to John F Kennedy International (JFK)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Dubai to New York. Left side wins both ends of the flight. At departure you get the full Dubai urban spectacle including the Burj Khalifa and Palm Jumeirah. At arrival you get the Manhattan skyline and Jamaica Bay approach. The right side offers desert and open ocean for most of the flight with no comparable highlights at either terminal.
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 sends aircraft northwest over the city. The left side captures the Dubai skyline including Downtown Dubai and the Burj Khalifa, plus the Palm Jumeirah and the coastline of the Arabian Gulf as the aircraft banks toward its westbound heading. Notable sights include: Burj Khalifa and Downtown Dubai cluster, Palm Jumeirah artificial island, Dubai Marina towers along the coast, Arabian Gulf coastline stretching toward Abu Dhabi.
What can I see when landing at John F Kennedy International in New York?
When landing at John F Kennedy International (JFK), sit on the Left side for the best views. JFK primarily uses runway 22L for westerly arrivals, with the approach coming from the northeast over Long Island. The left side gives a clear view of Manhattan's skyline across Jamaica Bay, plus the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge and Brooklyn waterfront as the aircraft descends over Queens. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline across Jamaica Bay, Verrazano-Narrows Bridge spanning the Narrows, Brooklyn waterfront and Coney Island, Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge wetlands directly below.
How long is the flight from Dubai to New York?
The flight from Dubai International (DXB) to John F Kennedy International (JFK) takes Approximately 13 to 14 hours.
What does the Dubai to New York flight path pass over?
The route tracks northwest from Dubai across Saudi Arabia and the Rub al Khali desert, then over the Red Sea, Egypt and the Nile Delta, the Mediterranean Sea, southern Europe including the Alps, then the Atlantic Ocean for roughly 6 hours. Notable features include the Nile River and its delta visible from altitude, the Alps as a snow-covered mountain band across central Europe, Greenland's ice sheet on more northerly polar routings, and the Canadian Maritime coastline before descending toward New York.