BND → THR

Hormuz Island Views

A glimpse of the colorful volcanic islands in the Persian Gulf if the flight path tracks slightly east upon departure.

Central Zagros Peaks

Fly over the highest sections of the mountain range, featuring snow-capped peaks during the winter and spring months.

Namak Salt Lake

A massive, shimmering white salt crust located near Qom that looks like a frozen sea in the middle of the desert.

Qom Cityscape

The dense urban layout of the religious capital, often passing directly to the east of the city center.

Mount Damavand

On clear days, the perfectly conical, snow-capped peak of Iran's highest volcano is visible to the northeast as you approach Tehran.

Strait of Hormuz Coastline

Dramatic aerial views of the Bandar Abbas port facilities and the turquoise waters of the Persian Gulf immediately after takeoff.

Zagros Folded Belt

Unique geological structures of the southern Zagros Mountains, showing centuries of tectonic folding and erosion.

Sirjan Salt Flats

Large, arid basins and seasonal salt pans that create stark white patterns against the brown desert landscape.

West Tehran & Karaj

Extensive urban sprawl and the industrial corridor connecting the capital to the western suburbs during the final descent.