ACZ → MHD

Dasht-e Lut Fringes

Aerial views of the eastern edges of the Lut Desert, showcasing unique yardangs and vast sand formations.

South Khorasan Highlands

Rugged and arid mountain peaks that create a stark contrast with the surrounding desert plains.

Birjand Cityscape

The provincial capital of South Khorasan is often visible as a concentrated urban oasis in the desert.

Binalud Mountain Range

As the flight approaches Mashhad, these majestic peaks provide a scenic backdrop to the landing process.

Terraced Agriculture

Small pockets of green agricultural land utilizing traditional irrigation methods in the mountain valleys.

Hamun Lake Basin

The seasonal wetlands of the Hamun system, which appear as vast salt flats or shallow turquoise waters depending on the rain.

Afghan Border Vistas

Panoramic views looking eastward toward the international border and the Paropamisus Mountains in Afghanistan.

Khorasan River Valleys

The catchment areas of the Hari River basin, showing delicate green veins of life in an otherwise arid landscape.

Mashhad Metropolitan Area

A sweeping view of the massive urban expansion of Iran's second-largest city during the final approach.