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AWZ → MHD
Which side of the plane to sit from Ahwaz Airport (Ahwaz) to Mashhad International Airport (Mashhad)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a more diverse viewing experience, including the dramatic parallel ridges of the Zagros mountains, the shimmering Daryacheh-ye Namak salt lake, and the distant snowy peaks of the Alborz range near the horizon.
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Zagros Fold Belt
Witness the incredible 'washboard' geological formations of the Zagros mountains shortly after departure from Ahwaz.
Daryacheh-ye Namak
A vast, blindingly white salt lake located near Qom, offering a stark contrast to the surrounding brown terrain.
Qom and Arak Plains
Large-scale agricultural patterns and industrial hubs visible as you cross the central Iranian plateau.
Mount Damavand
On clear days, the iconic, snow-capped volcanic cone of Iran's highest peak is visible on the far northern horizon.
Binalud Mountain Range
The rugged mountains that frame the Mashhad valley, providing a scenic backdrop during the final descent.
Choose the left side for morning flights to keep the sun behind you, ensuring better visibility of the geological folds. Look out for the sudden change from the flat Khuzestan plains to the vertical limestone ridges within the first 15 minutes of flight. If the air is clear, keep your eyes on the northern horizon mid-flight to spot the Alborz mountains.
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Karun River
Iran's most effluent river winding through Ahwaz, visible immediately after takeoff with its distinct oxbow curves.
Dasht-e Kavir
The edge of the Great Salt Desert, featuring mesmerizing wind-swept patterns and desolate salt flats.
Central Plateau Massifs
Isolated mountain blocks rising sharply from the desert floor, often appearing in shades of red and purple.
Mashhad Urban Sprawl
A comprehensive view of Iran's second-largest city and the vast complex of the Imam Reza Shrine during approach.
Mashhad International Approach
Clear views of the airfield and the dense residential blocks of the city as the plane aligns with the runway.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to witness the desert landscape glow in the 'golden hour' light. During the descent into Mashhad, this side often offers a more direct view of the city's scale and the blue domes of the central shrine complex. Keep a camera ready for the intricate fractal-like erosion patterns in the desert crust.
Book Hotels in MashhadDistance: 1,142 km (710 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 31 min
Departure: AWZ (31.3374004364, 48.7620010376)
Arrival: MHD (36.235198974609375, 59.64099884033203)
Route Type: Domestic
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