The left side wins for both segments — the Dead Sea and Judean terrain at departure, and Abu Dhabi's coastline and islands at arrival — while the right side offers mostly featureless desert throughout.
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Flight Path
Tel Aviv to Abu Dhabi is 1,309 miles (2,107 km), a flight of about 3 hours 20 minutes.
Northern Arabian Peninsula desert plateau, Nafud sand fields, Persian Gulf coastal approach
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Takeoff from TLV
LEFTDeparting TLV to the southeast, the left side offers views over the Judean hills and the Dead Sea basin shortly after climb-out, a striking landscape of deep rift valley and mineral-stained shoreline. The right side shows only the flatter Negev approaches with less contrast.
Landing at AUH
LEFTOn approach into Abu Dhabi from the north, the left side reveals the turquoise shallows of the Persian Gulf along with the city's distinctive artificial islands and the Corniche skyline. The right side mostly shows open desert and flat sabkha terrain with little visual interest.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Ben Gurion (TLV) to Abu Dhabi International (AUH)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Tel Aviv to Abu Dhabi. The left side wins for both segments — the Dead Sea and Judean terrain at departure, and Abu Dhabi's coastline and islands at arrival — while the right side offers mostly featureless desert throughout.
What can I see during takeoff from Ben Gurion in Tel Aviv?
During takeoff from Ben Gurion (TLV), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing TLV to the southeast, the left side offers views over the Judean hills and the Dead Sea basin shortly after climb-out, a striking landscape of deep rift valley and mineral-stained shoreline. The right side shows only the flatter Negev approaches with less contrast. Notable sights include: Judean Hills, Dead Sea basin, Jordan Rift Valley escarpment.
What can I see when landing at Abu Dhabi International in Abu Dhabi?
When landing at Abu Dhabi International (AUH), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into Abu Dhabi from the north, the left side reveals the turquoise shallows of the Persian Gulf along with the city's distinctive artificial islands and the Corniche skyline. The right side mostly shows open desert and flat sabkha terrain with little visual interest. Notable sights include: Abu Dhabi Corniche skyline, Saadiyat Island, Yas Island, Persian Gulf turquoise shallows.
How long is the flight from Tel Aviv to Abu Dhabi?
The flight from Ben Gurion (TLV) to Abu Dhabi International (AUH) takes about 3 hours 20 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,309 miles (2,107 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Tel Aviv to Abu Dhabi flight path pass over?
Northern Arabian Peninsula desert plateau, Nafud sand fields, Persian Gulf coastal approach