Seeing Sharjah International Airport from a plane
Photo: Original: Sharjah Airport Vector: Siirski, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons
Sharjah's original airfield, opened in 1932, was the first airport in the Gulf. Today's airport, east of the city, is home to Air Arabia. Look for the desert meeting the edge of the city.
3 of our routes pass it. United Arab Emirates
The easy pick
Boston to Dubai: sit on the left, on the way down.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Boston to Dubai | Left | on the way down |
| Houston to Dubai | Left | on the way down |
| Seattle to Dubai | Left | on the way down |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day. Where the best seat for the whole flight is on the other side, you'd trade this sight for more elsewhere.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Sharjah International Airport from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (3 of 3). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Sharjah International Airport from a plane?
Near the airport, on the climb or on the way down, and mid-flight on longer routes: see the table for each route.
Can you see Sharjah International Airport at night?
Yes, by its lights. The app scores lit places at night by how bright they are.
Do clouds matter?
Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.
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