About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Downsview (YZD) to Dubai International (DXB)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Toronto to Dubai. Left side wins at both ends of the flight. Over the cruise portion heading northeast across Europe and the Middle East, the left side also offers better views of the Alps, the Aegean Sea coastline, and Anatolia as the route tracks roughly over the UK, central Europe, Turkey, and the Gulf states.
What can I see during takeoff from Downsview in Toronto?
During takeoff from Downsview (YZD), sit on the Left side for the best views. Downsview's primary runway 15/33 means a northbound departure on Rwy 33 puts downtown Toronto and Lake Ontario on the left (east) side. You get a clear view of the CN Tower, the downtown core, and the lake shoreline as the aircraft climbs and turns southeast. Notable sights include: CN Tower and downtown Toronto skyline, Lake Ontario shoreline, Toronto Islands, Scarborough Bluffs visible to the east along the lakeshore.
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 runway is 12L/12R, meaning aircraft approach from the northwest over the desert and city. A left-side seat gives you the Dubai Creek, Deira district, and the older city core on approach, while the right side faces open desert. On the less common Rwy 30 approach, the left side still captures the coastline and Palm Jumeirah. Notable sights include: Dubai Creek and Deira district, Downtown Dubai with Burj Khalifa visible to the southwest, Dubai Creek Harbour development, Persian Gulf coastline.
How long is the flight from Toronto to Dubai?
The flight from Downsview (YZD) to Dubai International (DXB) takes Approximately 12 to 13 hours.
What does the Toronto to Dubai flight path pass over?
The route typically tracks over the Atlantic briefly then across the UK and English Channel, the Rhine Valley and Alps (Switzerland/Austria), the Adriatic or Aegean Sea, Turkey's Anatolian plateau, northern Syria or Iraq depending on routing, Kuwait, and the Persian Gulf before descent into Dubai. The Alps are the most visually dramatic feature at cruise altitude, appearing as a white jagged band across the landscape roughly 6 to 7 hours into the flight.