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ARN → ISU
Which side of the plane to sit from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (Stockholm) to Sulaymaniyah International Airport (Sulaymaniyah)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior perspective of the Stockholm Archipelago during takeoff and the most dramatic views of the rugged Zagros Mountains during the final approach into Sulaymaniyah.
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Stockholm Archipelago
Thousands of granite islands and forested islets dotting the Baltic Sea immediately after departure from Arlanda.
Warsaw Skyline
A clear view of the Polish capital's skyscrapers if the flight path tracks centrally through Eastern Europe.
Black Sea Coastline
The deep blue waters of the Black Sea as the aircraft transitions from Bulgarian to Turkish airspace.
Pontic Mountains
The lush, often cloud-draped peaks of Northern Turkey that run parallel to the coast.
Zagros Range
Spectacular jagged limestone ridges and deep valleys of the Kurdistan region during the descent into ISU.
For the best experience on daytime flights, sit on the left to avoid direct glare from the southern sun while traveling southeast. Pay close attention during the last 30 minutes of the flight; the descent into Sulaymaniyah is geographically stunning as you pass over the Azmar and Goyzha mountains. In winter, these peaks are heavily snow-capped, providing incredible contrast against the rocky terrain.
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Carpathian Mountains
The sweeping, forested curves of the Romanian Carpathians, visible during the mid-flight segment.
Anatolian Plateau
The vast, high-altitude steppe of central Turkey, featuring unique arid geological formations.
Taurus Mountains
The massive limestone peaks of the Anti-Taurus range visible in the distance to the south.
Upper Tigris River
The winding silver threads of the Tigris river basin as you approach the Iraq-Turkey border.
Dokan Lake
The large reservoir and surrounding hills northwest of Sulaymaniyah, visible just before landing.
If you are on an evening flight, the right side will offer views of the sunset over the Anatolian plateau. Be aware that the sun will be on this side for most of a daylight flight, so you may need to lower your window shade to avoid heat and glare. This side is better for seeing the sprawling agricultural patterns of the Mesopotamian plains in the distance as you cross into Iraq.
Book Hotels in SulaymaniyahDistance: 3,326 km (2,067 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 55 min
Departure: ARN (59.65190124511699, 17.918600082397)
Arrival: ISU (35.5617485046, 45.3167381287)
Route Type: International
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