Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Dubai to Osaka. The right side wins overall because while the left side has a slight edge at Dubai departure, the right side delivers the more dramatic and sustained scenery: the Zagros Mountains of Iran in the first hour, the Indus Valley and Pakistani lowlands in the mid-flight, and the spectacular Osaka Bay arrival sequence. The left side sees mostly open water over the Arabian Sea and the Pacific approach.

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 over the city. The left side captures the Dubai Creek, Deira district, and the older urban fabric of the city as you climb out. The right side faces the desert interior with little of interest. Notable sights include: Dubai Creek and Deira district, Downtown Dubai skyline including Burj Khalifa visible to the south, Palm Jumeirah visible further south along the coast, Arabian Gulf coastline.

When landing at Kansai International (KIX), sit on the Right side for the best views. Kansai International sits on an artificial island in Osaka Bay, and aircraft typically approach from the east or southeast on runway 06L/06R heading northeast. The right side gives views over Osaka Bay, the Kii Peninsula coastline, and the urban sprawl of Osaka and Kobe as you descend. The left side faces open water for much of the approach. Notable sights include: Osaka Bay and the artificial island of KIX itself, Osaka city urban grid to the north, Kobe city and Port Island visible to the northwest, Awaji Island visible to the southwest across the bay.

The flight from Dubai International (DXB) to Kansai International (KIX) takes Approximately 9 to 10 hours.

The route tracks northeast from Dubai, crossing the Zagros Mountains of Iran (visible as dramatic folded ridgelines), then over Pakistan's Indus Plain and the Punjab lowlands. The Himalayas may be visible on the horizon to the north over northern India and Pakistan. The route then crosses southern China or the East China Sea depending on routing, with the Yellow Sea and Korean Peninsula coastline possible before descending toward Japan over the Kii Peninsula and Osaka Bay.