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AWZ → IFN
Which side of the plane to sit from Ahwaz Airport (Ahwaz) to Esfahan Shahid Beheshti International Airport (Esfahan)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides an unparalleled view of the Karun River's massive dam system and the highest, most rugged peaks of the central Zagros Mountains.
Karun-3 & 4 Reservoirs
Stunning turquoise-colored lakes trapped within deep, narrow mountain canyons behind massive hydroelectric dams.
Zard-Kuh Massif
View one of the highest peaks in the Zagros range, which remains snow-capped for much of the year.
Izeh Valley
A high-altitude green basin surrounded by steep cliffs, known for its ancient Bakhtiari nomadic routes.
Esfahan Cityscape
A sweeping view of the 'Half of the World' city, including the dry bed of the Zayanderud and urban layout during the descent.
The right side is the 'scenic side' for this route. Keep your camera ready approximately 15 to 20 minutes after takeoff from Ahvaz to capture the Karun-3 dam. Late afternoon flights offer spectacular golden-hour lighting on the rugged mountain faces and the shimmering reservoir waters.
Karun River Bends
Witness the wide, serpentine loops of Iran's most voluminous river as it winds through Ahvaz.
Khuzestan Plains
The flat, fertile agricultural checkerboard that transitions abruptly into the mountain foothills.
Zagros Geological Folds
Clear views of the dramatic limestone folds and sedimentary layers typical of the northern Zagros range.
Central Iranian Plateau
The vast, arid expanse that opens up as the flight approaches the outskirts of Esfahan.
Choose the left side for morning flights to enjoy front-lit views of the mountain ridges without sun glare. This side is excellent for observing the unique geological 'folding' patterns of the earth's crust as you leave the Khuzestan province.
Distance: 332 km (206 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 33 min
Departure: AWZ (31.3374004364, 48.7620010376)
Arrival: IFN (32.75080108642578, 51.86130142211914)
Route Type: Domestic
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