About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Dubai International (DXB) to Melbourne International (MEL)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Dubai to Melbourne. Left side wins at both ends of the flight. During the long overwater cruise across the Indian Ocean there is little to differentiate sides, but the left seat captures the Arabian Gulf coast and Dubai's urban spectacle on departure and Port Phillip Bay with the Melbourne CBD on arrival. Both are the more visually rewarding perspectives.
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 then curving south, putting the left side facing east over the Dubai Creek, Deira district, and the Palm Jumeirah as the aircraft banks south. The dense urban grid of old Dubai and the coastline are clearly laid out on the left. Notable sights include: Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Creek and Deira district, Burj Khalifa and Downtown Dubai skyline, The World Islands archipelago.
What can I see when landing at Melbourne International in Melbourne?
When landing at Melbourne International (MEL), sit on the Left side for the best views. Melbourne Airport typically uses runway 16 for southerly arrivals, with the approach tracking south over Port Phillip Bay. The left side faces east, giving views over the bay, the Melbourne CBD skyline, and the Yarra Valley as the aircraft descends. The city grid and bay coastline are clearly visible on the left during the final approach. Notable sights include: Port Phillip Bay, Melbourne CBD skyline, Yarra River snaking through the city, Dandenong Ranges on the eastern horizon.
How long is the flight from Dubai to Melbourne?
The flight from Dubai International (DXB) to Melbourne International (MEL) takes Approximately 13 to 14 hours.
What does the Dubai to Melbourne flight path pass over?
The route tracks southeast from Dubai across the Arabian Sea, passing south of the Indian subcontinent over the open Indian Ocean. The Maldives atolls may be visible as tiny white-ringed specks in the deep blue ocean roughly 4-5 hours in. The route then crosses the vast empty southern Indian Ocean before making landfall over the Australian coast near the Great Australian Bight, with the flat Nullarbor Plain visible before crossing into Victoria.