While takeoff offers Mount Ararat views on the right, the landing approach provides more sustained scenic value with the Persian Gulf coastline and desert-to-sea transition visible on the left. The Gulf's turquoise waters and Abu Dhabi's coastal geography offer more varied visual interest than the relatively flat Ararat Plain.
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Flight Path
Yerevan to Abu Dhabi is 1,237 miles (1,991 km), a flight of about 3 hours 15 minutes.
The flight path crosses the Caspian Sea's eastern shore (passing east of the Absheron Peninsula near Baku), then traverses the Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan deserts (Ustyurt Plateau region), before entering Iranian airspace and crossing the Alborz Mountains foothills. The route then descends across the Persian Gulf toward Abu Dhabi. Key visible features include the Caspian coastal region, vast Central Asian desert plateaus, and the Alborz range's northern slopes.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from EVN
RIGHTRight-side seats offer views of the Ararat plain and Mount Ararat (5,137m) on the Armenia-Turkey border, visible during the initial climb-out heading south. The mountain dominates the southwestern horizon from Zvartnots and is a defining landmark of the region.
Landing at AUH
LEFTLeft-side seats provide views of the Persian Gulf coastline and the UAE desert landscape during approach to Abu Dhabi. The contrast between the turquoise shallow waters of the Gulf and the tan desert interior is visually striking, and you'll see the Hajar Mountains inland to the south.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Zvartnots International Airport (EVN) to Abu Dhabi International (AUH)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Yerevan to Abu Dhabi. While takeoff offers Mount Ararat views on the right, the landing approach provides more sustained scenic value with the Persian Gulf coastline and desert-to-sea transition visible on the left. The Gulf's turquoise waters and Abu Dhabi's coastal geography offer more varied visual interest than the relatively flat Ararat Plain.
What can I see during takeoff from Zvartnots International Airport in Yerevan?
During takeoff from Zvartnots International Airport (EVN), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Ararat plain and Mount Ararat (5,137m) on the Armenia-Turkey border, visible during the initial climb-out heading south. The mountain dominates the southwestern horizon from Zvartnots and is a defining landmark of the region. Notable sights include: Mount Ararat, Ararat Plain, Yerevan city sprawl, Lake Sevan (if visible at distance).
What can I see when landing at Abu Dhabi International in Abu Dhabi?
When landing at Abu Dhabi International (AUH), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide views of the Persian Gulf coastline and the UAE desert landscape during approach to Abu Dhabi. The contrast between the turquoise shallow waters of the Gulf and the tan desert interior is visually striking, and you'll see the Hajar Mountains inland to the south. Notable sights include: Persian Gulf coastline, Abu Dhabi city and harbor, Hajar Mountains (distant), UAE desert interior.
How long is the flight from Yerevan to Abu Dhabi?
The flight from Zvartnots International Airport (EVN) to Abu Dhabi International (AUH) takes about 3 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,237 miles (1,991 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Yerevan to Abu Dhabi flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Caspian Sea's eastern shore (passing east of the Absheron Peninsula near Baku), then traverses the Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan deserts (Ustyurt Plateau region), before entering Iranian airspace and crossing the Alborz Mountains foothills. The route then descends across the Persian Gulf toward Abu Dhabi. Key visible features include the Caspian coastal region, vast Central Asian desert plateaus, and the Alborz range's northern slopes.