The left side offers the stronger takeoff sequence with New York City's skyline and harbor, plus better odds of seeing Greenland's ice sheet and Icelandic coastline during the high-latitude great-circle cruise portion, giving it a slight edge over the right side's Dubai-only highlight.
Flight Path
Southern tip of Greenland's ice sheet, the North Atlantic near Iceland, and later the mountainous terrain of eastern Turkey and the Zagros foothills of western Iran as the route curves southeast toward the Gulf
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from EWR
LEFTEastbound departures from EWR typically climb out on runway 22 then arc north and east, putting the Manhattan skyline, the Hudson River, and Long Island's coastline on the left side of the aircraft before heading out over the Atlantic.
Landing at DXB
RIGHTDXB arrivals under northwesterly wind conditions land on runway 30, approaching from the southeast over the Gulf, so the right side gets sweeping views of Dubai's coastline, the Palm Jumeirah artificial island, and the downtown skyline including the Burj Khalifa before touchdown.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Dubai International (DXB)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Newark to Dubai. The left side offers the stronger takeoff sequence with New York City's skyline and harbor, plus better odds of seeing Greenland's ice sheet and Icelandic coastline during the high-latitude great-circle cruise portion, giving it a slight edge over the right side's Dubai-only highlight.
What can I see during takeoff from Newark Liberty International in Newark?
During takeoff from Newark Liberty International (EWR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Eastbound departures from EWR typically climb out on runway 22 then arc north and east, putting the Manhattan skyline, the Hudson River, and Long Island's coastline on the left side of the aircraft before heading out over the Atlantic. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Hudson River, Long Island Sound, Atlantic coastline.
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. DXB arrivals under northwesterly wind conditions land on runway 30, approaching from the southeast over the Gulf, so the right side gets sweeping views of Dubai's coastline, the Palm Jumeirah artificial island, and the downtown skyline including the Burj Khalifa before touchdown. Notable sights include: Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina towers, Burj Khalifa skyline, Persian Gulf coastline.
How long is the flight from Newark to Dubai?
The flight from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Dubai International (DXB) takes 12h 35m.
What does the Newark to Dubai flight path pass over?
Southern tip of Greenland's ice sheet, the North Atlantic near Iceland, and later the mountainous terrain of eastern Turkey and the Zagros foothills of western Iran as the route curves southeast toward the Gulf