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AWZ → SYZ
Which side of the plane to sit from Ahwaz Airport (Ahwaz) to Shiraz Shahid Dastghaib International Airport (Shiraz)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic Zagros mountain folds and the iconic pink Maharloo Lake during the final approach into Shiraz.
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Zagros Anticlines
Stunning geological 'whaleback' folds where the earth's crust has buckled into perfect symmetrical ridges.
Gachsaran Oil Fields
Observe the industrial infrastructure and flare stacks of one of Iran's oldest and most significant petroleum regions.
Maharloo Lake
The highlight of the trip; a seasonal salt lake that often appears bright pink or red due to high algae concentration.
Fars Plateaus
The transition from the flat Khuzestan plains to the high-altitude plateaus of the Fars province.
This is the 'money side' for photographers. Request a window seat away from the wing to capture Maharloo Lake. On afternoon flights, the sun will be behind you, providing the best lighting for the colorful terrain.
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Karun River Loop
Immediately after takeoff from Ahwaz, catch the winding path of Iran's most voluminous river cutting through the city.
Central Zagros Peaks
View the higher, often snow-capped ridges of the interior Zagros range to the northeast.
North Shiraz & Quran Gate
During the descent, the northern residential districts and the rugged mountain passes surrounding the city are visible.
Choose this side for early morning flights to see the sunrise over the mountains. It provides a better perspective of the deeper, more rugged interior of the mountain range.
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Get eSIMs for IranDistance: 418 km (260 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 42 min
Departure: AWZ (31.3374004364, 48.7620010376)
Arrival: SYZ (29.53919982910156, 52.58980178833008)
Route Type: Domestic
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