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ATQ → ASB
Which side of the plane to sit from Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (Amritsar) to Ashgabat International Airport (Ashkhabad)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft provides breathtaking views of the massive Hindu Kush mountain range and a superior approach angle for viewing the unique white-marble architecture of Ashgabat.
Hindu Kush Peaks
Majestic, snow-capped mountains reaching altitudes of over 7,000 meters across central Afghanistan.
Kabul Aerial View
The high-altitude capital city of Afghanistan nestled within a rugged ring of mountains.
Baba Mountain Range
The snow-covered western extension of the Hindu Kush range in central Afghanistan.
Kopet Dag Range
The dramatic border mountains that separate the Iranian plateau from the Karakum Desert.
Ashgabat Landmarks
Aerial views of the world-record-breaking white marble architecture as the plane descends into Turkmenistan.
The right side is essential for mountain lovers. For the best clarity of the Hindu Kush peaks, choose a morning flight to have the sun behind you. During the final approach into Ashgabat, the right side usually provides a clearer view of the Olympic Complex and the Neutrality Arch.
Indo-Pak Border Plains
The fertile and intricately patterned agricultural lands of the Punjab region across the international border.
Dasht-e Margo
The 'Desert of Death' in southern Afghanistan, featuring distinctive red clay and desolate sand plateaus.
Helmand River Basin
The longest river in Afghanistan seen snaking through the arid southern landscapes.
Suleiman Mountains
Dramatic folded mountain ranges that mark the eastern edge of the Iranian Plateau.
Sit on the left side if you are flying in the late afternoon to catch the golden hour over the Afghan deserts. This side offers better views of the stark contrast between irrigated river valleys and the surrounding barren sands.
Distance: 1,651 km (1,026 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 12 min
Departure: ATQ (31.7096004486, 74.7973022461)
Arrival: ASB (37.986801, 58.361)
Route Type: International
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