Left side wins both takeoff and landing. During the long overwater and overland cruise, the left side also faces generally south toward the Arabian Peninsula coastline and the Red Sea as the route curves over the Atlantic, Mediterranean, and Middle East, offering more geographic interest than the open ocean or northern desert on the right.
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Flight Path
Orlando to Dubai is 7,738 miles (12,453 km), a flight of about 14 hours.
The flight path crosses the Atlantic Ocean, passes over or near the Azores islands, crosses the Iberian Peninsula over Spain and Portugal, transits the Mediterranean Sea with possible views of the Strait of Gibraltar or southern Spain's coastline, crosses North Africa over Morocco, Algeria, or Libya depending on routing, then passes over Egypt and the Sinai Peninsula, crosses the Red Sea, and descends over the Arabian Peninsula toward Dubai
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from ORL
LEFTORL's primary runway 07/25 means departures heading east put the left (north) side facing downtown Orlando and the chain of lakes. Runway 18/36 departures heading north put the left side facing west toward the theme park complexes and Lake Apopka.
Landing at DXB
LEFTDubai International's primary arrival runways 12L/12R bring aircraft in from the northwest over the desert, putting the left side facing south toward the Dubai Creek, Deira district, and the older city core. The right side faces open desert and the northern outskirts.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Executive (ORL) to Dubai International (DXB)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Orlando to Dubai. Left side wins both takeoff and landing. During the long overwater and overland cruise, the left side also faces generally south toward the Arabian Peninsula coastline and the Red Sea as the route curves over the Atlantic, Mediterranean, and Middle East, offering more geographic interest than the open ocean or northern desert on the right.
What can I see during takeoff from Executive in Orlando?
During takeoff from Executive (ORL), sit on the Left side for the best views. ORL's primary runway 07/25 means departures heading east put the left (north) side facing downtown Orlando and the chain of lakes. Runway 18/36 departures heading north put the left side facing west toward the theme park complexes and Lake Apopka. Notable sights include: Lake Apopka to the northwest, the chain of lakes through Orlando's urban core, Walt Disney World resort complex visible as a dense developed area southwest of the city, Orlando's downtown skyline.
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. Dubai International's primary arrival runways 12L/12R bring aircraft in from the northwest over the desert, putting the left side facing south toward the Dubai Creek, Deira district, and the older city core. The right side faces open desert and the northern outskirts. Notable sights include: Dubai Creek and Deira district, Burj Khalifa and Downtown Dubai cluster visible to the south, Palm Jumeirah as a distinctive palm-shaped island in the Gulf, Dubai Marina towers along the coast.
How long is the flight from Orlando to Dubai?
The flight from Executive (ORL) to Dubai International (DXB) takes about 14 hours. The shortest flight path between them is 7,738 miles (12,453 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Orlando to Dubai flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Atlantic Ocean, passes over or near the Azores islands, crosses the Iberian Peninsula over Spain and Portugal, transits the Mediterranean Sea with possible views of the Strait of Gibraltar or southern Spain's coastline, crosses North Africa over Morocco, Algeria, or Libya depending on routing, then passes over Egypt and the Sinai Peninsula, crosses the Red Sea, and descends over the Arabian Peninsula toward Dubai