The right side captures the dramatic bookends of the flight — Mount Ararat at departure and the Persian Gulf coastline with Dubai's skyline at arrival — plus glimpses of Iran's Zagros ranges during cruise, while the left side mostly faces the flatter Iranian plateau interior.
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Flight Path
Yerevan to Dubai is 1,209 miles (1,945 km), a flight of about 3 hours 5 minutes.
Zagros Mountains of western Iran, Iranian central plateau, Strait of Hormuz, Persian Gulf
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from EVN
RIGHTDeparting Zvartnots on runway 26, the aircraft climbs westward before turning south toward Iran, putting snow-capped Mount Ararat and its companion peak Little Ararat squarely on the right side. The Ararat plain and the Aras River valley are also visible below as the plane banks south.
Landing at DXB
RIGHTArrivals into Dubai from the north typically descend over the Persian Gulf before turning onto final approach, giving right-side passengers a view of the turquoise Gulf waters, the Palm Jumeirah's distinctive fronds, and the Dubai skyline including the Burj Khalifa as the plane lines up for landing.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Zvartnots International Airport (EVN) to Dubai International (DXB)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Yerevan to Dubai. The right side captures the dramatic bookends of the flight — Mount Ararat at departure and the Persian Gulf coastline with Dubai's skyline at arrival — plus glimpses of Iran's Zagros ranges during cruise, while the left side mostly faces the flatter Iranian plateau interior.
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. Departing Zvartnots on runway 26, the aircraft climbs westward before turning south toward Iran, putting snow-capped Mount Ararat and its companion peak Little Ararat squarely on the right side. The Ararat plain and the Aras River valley are also visible below as the plane banks south. Notable sights include: Mount Ararat, Little Ararat, Aras River valley, Yerevan basin.
What can I see when landing at Dubai International in Dubai?
When landing at Dubai International (DXB), sit on the Right side for the best views. Arrivals into Dubai from the north typically descend over the Persian Gulf before turning onto final approach, giving right-side passengers a view of the turquoise Gulf waters, the Palm Jumeirah's distinctive fronds, and the Dubai skyline including the Burj Khalifa as the plane lines up for landing. Notable sights include: Persian Gulf coastline, Palm Jumeirah, Burj Khalifa skyline, Dubai Marina.
How long is the flight from Yerevan to Dubai?
The flight from Zvartnots International Airport (EVN) to Dubai International (DXB) takes about 3 hours 5 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,209 miles (1,945 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Yerevan to Dubai flight path pass over?
Zagros Mountains of western Iran, Iranian central plateau, Strait of Hormuz, Persian Gulf