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Which side of the plane to sit from Ahwaz Airport (Ahwaz) to Sardar-e-Jangal Airport (Rasht)?

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Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers the most dramatic transition from the arid plains of Khuzestan to the jagged Zagros peaks and the lush, emerald-green landscapes of the Gilan province near the Caspian Sea.

Left Side Highlights
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Karun River Meanders

Immediately after takeoff, witness the winding path of Iran's longest river as it snakes through the industrial landscape of Ahwaz.

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Central Zagros Folds

Aerial views of the spectacular 'crumpled' limestone ridges and deep canyons characteristic of the Lorestan region.

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Dez Dam & Lake

Look for the deep turquoise waters of the Dez reservoir tucked between high mountain walls shortly after reaching cruise altitude.

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Sefidrud Valley

The dramatic point where the Alborz mountains break to allow the Sefidrud river to flow toward the Caspian Sea.

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Gilan Tea Plantations

During descent, the landscape transforms into a vibrant patchwork of tea gardens and rice paddies unique to northern Iran.

Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. The most impressive geographic transition happens in the final 20 minutes of the flight; keep your camera ready as you cross from the brown mountains into the misty green forests of the north.

Right Side Highlights
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Khuzestan Lowlands

A vast view of the oil-rich plains stretching toward the east and the foot of the mountains.

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Alvand Massif

On clear days, the high granite peaks near Hamadan are visible rising above the surrounding plateaus.

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Manjil Wind Farm

Spot the hundreds of white wind turbines dotting the ridges near the Sefidrud Dam, taking advantage of the wind tunnel effect.

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Sefidrud Dam

A massive engineering landmark that marks the gateway to the humid Caspian region.

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Hyrcanian Forests

View the ancient, dense forests covering the northern slopes of the Alborz range as the plane descends.

The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to enjoy the warm glow on the Alborz mountains. Watch for the massive Sefidrud Dam and the wind farms of Manjil, which are iconic landmarks of this specific air corridor. In winter, the contrast of snow on the peaks is particularly striking on this side.

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Route Information

Distance: 670 km (416 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 7 min

Departure: AWZ (31.3374004364, 48.7620010376)

Arrival: RAS (37.323333, 49.617778)

Route Type: Domestic

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