Madras to Dubai flight path: MAA to DXB

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Madras to Dubai. The right side captures the most distinctive scenery across the whole flight: Chennai's coastline at takeoff, a possible glimpse of Oman's rugged Hajar Mountains and Musandam coast during cruise, and Dubai's iconic Palm Jumeirah and skyline on approach. The left side is dominated by hours of open Arabian Sea with little variation.

During takeoff from Chennai International (MAA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing MAA on runway 25 or 07, the aircraft's turn onto the northwest routing brings Chennai's coastline and Marina Beach into view briefly on the right before the flight path heads inland and out over the Arabian Sea. The left side mostly shows the flat Tamil Nadu plain receding quickly. Notable sights include: Chennai coastline and Marina Beach, Cooum and Adyar river mouths, Chennai city grid, Bay of Bengal shoreline.

When landing at Dubai International (DXB), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach to DXB from the southeast, arriving flights from India typically align for a northwest-facing landing, giving a right-side view of the Dubai coastline as the aircraft banks — Palm Jumeirah, the Marina towers, and the turquoise Gulf waters appear before touchdown. The left side mostly overlooks flat desert interior with fewer distinguishing features. Notable sights include: Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina skyline, Burj Al Arab, Persian Gulf coastline.

The flight from Chennai International (MAA) to Dubai International (DXB) takes 4h 05m.

The route crosses the Arabian Sea and Gulf of Oman, passing near Oman's northern coastline where the Hajar Mountains and Musandam Peninsula's fjord-like terrain are visible before the aircraft continues over the UAE desert toward Dubai.