Pune to Dubai is 1,273 miles (2,049 km), a flight of about 3 hours 15 minutes.
The right side delivers the dramatic Western Ghats escarpment on departure, then tracks the Arabian Sea coastline through Gujarat and the Makran coast at distance during cruise, and still offers reasonable views of the UAE desert on descent. The Ghats alone make right side the stronger choice for the full journey.
Flight Path
The flight tracks northwest over the Deccan Plateau, crosses the Gulf of Khambhat near Surat, then follows the Gujarat coastline before crossing the Arabian Sea. The Makran coast of Pakistan and Iran is visible to the north during mid-cruise. The Musandam Peninsula of Oman may be faintly visible before entering UAE airspace over the flat Rub al Khali desert fringe.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from PNQ
RIGHTPune airport uses runway 09/27 predominantly. Departing westward on runway 27, the aircraft banks northwest toward DXB. Right side gives you a clear view south over the Deccan Plateau and the Western Ghats escarpment rising sharply from the coastal plain. The Sahyadri ridgeline is unmistakable from this angle.
Landing at DXB
LEFTDubai International typically uses runways 12L/30R and 12R/30L. Arrivals from the east-southeast on heading 300 degrees put the left side facing south over the Dubai Creek, Deira district, and the older city core. You get a clear look at the Creek waterway and the dense urban grid before touchdown.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Pune (PNQ) to Dubai International (DXB)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Pune to Dubai. The right side delivers the dramatic Western Ghats escarpment on departure, then tracks the Arabian Sea coastline through Gujarat and the Makran coast at distance during cruise, and still offers reasonable views of the UAE desert on descent. The Ghats alone make right side the stronger choice for the full journey.
What can I see during takeoff from Pune in Pune?
During takeoff from Pune (PNQ), sit on the Right side for the best views. Pune airport uses runway 09/27 predominantly. Departing westward on runway 27, the aircraft banks northwest toward DXB. Right side gives you a clear view south over the Deccan Plateau and the Western Ghats escarpment rising sharply from the coastal plain. The Sahyadri ridgeline is unmistakable from this angle. Notable sights include: Western Ghats (Sahyadri) escarpment, Pune city urban sprawl to the north, Khadakwasla reservoir southwest of the city, Deccan Plateau flatlands stretching east.
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 typically uses runways 12L/30R and 12R/30L. Arrivals from the east-southeast on heading 300 degrees put the left side facing south over the Dubai Creek, Deira district, and the older city core. You get a clear look at the Creek waterway and the dense urban grid before touchdown. Notable sights include: Dubai Creek (Khor Dubai) waterway, Deira district urban grid, Dubai International Airport terminal complex, flat desert sabkha flats to the south.
How long is the flight from Pune to Dubai?
The flight from Pune (PNQ) to Dubai International (DXB) takes about 3 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,273 miles (2,049 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Pune to Dubai flight path pass over?
The flight tracks northwest over the Deccan Plateau, crosses the Gulf of Khambhat near Surat, then follows the Gujarat coastline before crossing the Arabian Sea. The Makran coast of Pakistan and Iran is visible to the north during mid-cruise. The Musandam Peninsula of Oman may be faintly visible before entering UAE airspace over the flat Rub al Khali desert fringe.