About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Los Angeles International (LAX) to Dubai International (DXB)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Los Angeles to Dubai. The right side delivers the more dramatic and varied experience overall. The LAX departure gives a spectacular panorama of the entire LA coastal basin, and during the transoceanic and overland portions, the right side faces south toward the Arabian Peninsula as the flight crosses Central Asia and Iran, offering views of the Zagros Mountains and Persian Gulf coastline on descent. The left side landing view at DXB is excellent but brief.
What can I see during takeoff from Los Angeles International in Los Angeles?
During takeoff from Los Angeles International (LAX), sit on the Right side for the best views. LAX departures heading west over the Pacific typically use runways 24L/24R, and right-side passengers get a sweeping view back over the LA basin, Santa Monica Bay, and the Santa Monica Mountains as the aircraft banks north. Left side faces open ocean immediately. Notable sights include: Santa Monica Bay coastline, Santa Monica Mountains ridge, downtown LA skyline to the northeast, Palos Verdes Peninsula.
What can I see when landing at Dubai International in Dubai?
When landing at Dubai International (DXB), sit on the Left side for the best views. DXB runways 12L/12R are used for arrivals from the west, meaning the aircraft approaches from the northwest over the desert and city. Left-side seats face south toward the Dubai Creek, downtown skyline with the Burj Khalifa, and the Palm Jumeirah during the approach. Notable sights include: Burj Khalifa and Downtown Dubai cluster, Dubai Creek and Deira district, Palm Jumeirah artificial island, Dubai Marina towers.
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Dubai?
The flight from Los Angeles International (LAX) to Dubai International (DXB) takes Approximately 16 to 17 hours nonstop.
What does the Los Angeles to Dubai flight path pass over?
The great circle route crosses the North Pacific briefly before tracking over Alaska's Aleutian Islands chain, then across the Bering Sea region, descending over Siberia and Central Asia. The flight passes over the Tibetan Plateau's high-altitude terrain, then tracks across Afghanistan and Pakistan before crossing the Zagros Mountains of Iran and descending toward the Persian Gulf and UAE coast.