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BND → TBZ
Which side of the plane to sit from Bandar Abbas International Airport (Bandar Abbas) to Tabriz International Airport (Tabriz)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the majestic Zagros Mountains and the spectacular approach over Lake Urmia and Mount Sahand.
Strait of Hormuz
Aerial view of the turquoise waters and the bustling shipping lanes of the Persian Gulf during takeoff.
Zagros Fold Belt
Dramatic tectonic ridges and limestone formations stretching across the horizon for most of the flight.
Mount Sahand
The massive, extinct stratovolcano located just south of Tabriz, often covered in snow during winter.
Lake Urmia
The iconic salt lake with its unique red or blue hues, visible during the final descent into Tabriz.
Zanjan Valleys
Lush agricultural valleys and high-altitude plateaus situated between the mountain ranges.
Book a morning flight to avoid the glare of the sun. The approach to Tabriz from the south usually banks over Lake Urmia, so keep your camera ready for the contrast between the white salt shores and the water. Sit forward of the wing to capture the Zagros folds without engine obstruction.
Dasht-e Kavir Edge
Vast desert landscapes and abstract geometric patterns of the central Iranian salt flats.
Shiraz & Isfahan Distant View
Glimpses of the historical plateau cities depending on the specific airway corridor used.
Alborz Horizon
On very clear days, the distant silhouette of the Alborz range can be seen to the far northeast.
Mount Sabalan
The third highest peak in Iran, a dormant volcano visible to the north-northeast near the destination.
This side is excellent for observing the high-altitude desert sunrises. If you are flying in winter, the right side provides great views of the snow-line on the central mountains. Keep an eye out for Mount Sabalan to the northeast during the final 20 minutes of the flight.
Distance: 1,539 km (956 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 3 min
Departure: BND (27.218299865722656, 56.37779998779297)
Arrival: TBZ (38.1338996887207, 46.23500061035156)
Route Type: Domestic
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