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ASB → GYD
Which side of the plane to sit from Ashgabat International Airport (Ashkhabad) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (Baku)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the unique Karabogasbay lagoon and the dramatic snow-capped peaks of the Greater Caucasus range as you approach the Absheron Peninsula.
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Karakum Desert
Vast stretches of golden sand dunes extending toward the horizon north of the airport.
Karabogasbay Lagoon
A shallow, hypersaline basin known for its striking turquoise colors and white salt crusts.
Caspian Horizon
The vast expanse of the world's largest inland body of water during the mid-flight crossing.
Greater Caucasus
The majestic, snow-capped mountain peaks visible to the north during the descent into Baku.
Absheron Peninsula
The unique geographic 'beak' of Azerbaijan as the plane aligns for landing at GYD.
The right side is highly recommended for morning flights to avoid direct glare. The highlight is the Karabogasbay lagoon; its vivid mineral colors are best seen from high altitude. On clear days, look north during the final 20 minutes to see the Caucasus Mountains.
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Ashgabat Architecture
Aerial view of the 'City of White Marble' and its grand monuments immediately after takeoff.
Kopet Dag Range
The rugged mountain border between Turkmenistan and Iran visible to the south.
Turkmenbashy Bay
The deep blue waters of the Caspian coastline near the port of Turkmenbashy.
Caspian Oil Fields
Offshore platforms and infrastructure dotting the southern Caspian Sea.
Sit on the left for the best views of Ashgabat's unique white marble cityscape during the initial climb. On night flights, you can often spot the bright flares from gas and oil platforms in the middle of the Caspian Sea.
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Get eSIMs for AzerbaijanDistance: 767 km (477 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 17 min
Departure: ASB (37.986801, 58.361)
Arrival: GYD (40.46749877929688, 50.04669952392578)
Route Type: International
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