Dubai to Tashkent is 1,363 miles (2,194 km), a flight of about 3 hours 45 minutes.
The right side wins narrowly by combining a strong Dubai coastline departure with a mountainous Tashkent approach, bookending a cruise phase that is otherwise fairly flat desert and plateau on both sides.
Flight Path
Central Iranian Plateau and Kavir Desert, foothills of the Alborz Mountains south of the Caspian Sea, and the Karakum Desert of Turkmenistan along the route toward Uzbekistan
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase

Takeoff from DXB
RIGHTDeparting DXB toward the northeast, the right side gets the best look back at Dubai's coastline as the aircraft climbs out over the Gulf. Palm Jumeirah and the Burj Al Arab are visible just after rotation before the plane turns onto its northeasterly track.
Landing at TAS
RIGHTOn approach into Tashkent from the southwest, the Tian Shan foothills and outlying ridges become visible off the right side as the plane descends toward the flat Chirchiq valley where the city sits. These snow-capped ranges provide the only real terrain drama near the airport.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Dubai International (DXB) to Tashkent International Airport (TAS)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Dubai to Tashkent. The right side wins narrowly by combining a strong Dubai coastline departure with a mountainous Tashkent approach, bookending a cruise phase that is otherwise fairly flat desert and plateau on both sides.
What can I see during takeoff from Dubai International in Dubai?
During takeoff from Dubai International (DXB), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing DXB toward the northeast, the right side gets the best look back at Dubai's coastline as the aircraft climbs out over the Gulf. Palm Jumeirah and the Burj Al Arab are visible just after rotation before the plane turns onto its northeasterly track. Notable sights include: Palm Jumeirah, Burj Al Arab, Dubai Marina skyline, Arabian Gulf coastline.
What can I see when landing at Tashkent International Airport in Tashkent?
When landing at Tashkent International Airport (TAS), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Tashkent from the southwest, the Tian Shan foothills and outlying ridges become visible off the right side as the plane descends toward the flat Chirchiq valley where the city sits. These snow-capped ranges provide the only real terrain drama near the airport. Notable sights include: Tian Shan foothills, Chirchiq River valley, Tashkent city grid, distant snow-capped peaks toward Kyrgyzstan border.
How long is the flight from Dubai to Tashkent?
The flight from Dubai International (DXB) to Tashkent International Airport (TAS) takes about 3 hours 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,363 miles (2,194 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Dubai to Tashkent flight path pass over?
Central Iranian Plateau and Kavir Desert, foothills of the Alborz Mountains south of the Caspian Sea, and the Karakum Desert of Turkmenistan along the route toward Uzbekistan