Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Dubai to Colombo. The right side offers the better overall experience. While the left side has strong takeoff views of Dubai, the right side tracks the Arabian Sea coastline of India at distance during cruise and delivers the more dramatic and geographically rich arrival over the Colombo waterfront and Sri Lanka's western coast.

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 Sri Lanka. A left-side seat captures the Dubai Creek, Deira district, and the coastline of the Arabian Gulf as the aircraft banks south. The Palm Jumeirah and Downtown Dubai skyline are visible to the left during the turn. Notable sights include: Dubai Creek and Deira waterfront, Palm Jumeirah artificial island, Downtown Dubai skyline with Burj Khalifa, Arabian Gulf coastline.

When landing at Colombo Ratmalana (RML), sit on the Right side for the best views. Ratmalana Airport sits just south of Colombo on the western coast of Sri Lanka. Aircraft typically approach from the sea on runway 04, coming in from the southwest over the Indian Ocean. A right-side seat gives you the Colombo city skyline, Beira Lake, and the dense urban coastline as you cross the shore on final approach. Notable sights include: Colombo city skyline and port, Beira Lake in central Colombo, Indian Ocean coastline of western Sri Lanka, Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia beachfront.

The flight from Dubai International (DXB) to Colombo Ratmalana (RML) takes Approximately 3 hours 45 minutes to 4 hours.

The flight crosses the Arabian Sea, passing roughly over or near the Indian coastline of Kerala and the Lakshadweep islands far below. The Western Ghats of southern India may be faintly visible on the right horizon during cruise. The final descent crosses the Palk Strait region and the western coast of Sri Lanka above the Indian Ocean.