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CAN → IKA
Which side of the plane to sit from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (Guangzhou) to Imam Khomeini International Airport (Tehran)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers unparalleled views of the high-altitude mountain ranges of Central Asia, including the Pamirs and the Hindu Kush, culminating in a view of Mount Damavand.
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Pamir Mountains
Incredible vistas of the 'Roof of the World' with massive glaciers and peaks exceeding 7,000 meters.
Hindu Kush Range
Sharp, rugged ridges and deep valleys of the Afghan mountains, offering dramatic vertical relief.
Mount Damavand
Iran's highest peak and an iconic dormant volcano, often visible during the descent into Tehran.
Taklamakan Southern Edge
The interface between high mountains and the vast shifting sands of the Silk Road deserts.
Tibetan Plateau
The high-altitude landscape of the northern plateau with seasonal snow-capped summits.
The right side is the superior choice for mountain enthusiasts. It provides a glare-free view of the Pamir Knot and Hindu Kush during westbound daytime flights. For the best experience, monitor the descent into Tehran to spot Mount Damavand. Winter flights offer the most dramatic scenery as the entire Central Asian range is covered in deep snow.
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Guangxi Karst Landscape
Stunning limestone peaks and winding river valleys as the flight departs Southern China.
Himalayan Ridgeline
Distant views of the massive Himalayan range stretching across the southern horizon.
Dasht-e Kavir Desert
The Great Salt Desert of Iran, featuring unique salt crust patterns and vast barren landscapes.
Upper Mekong River
Aerial views of the deep gorges where the Mekong flows through the Yunnan province.
Esfahan Surroundings
Often visible on more southerly flight paths as the aircraft enters central Iranian airspace.
Choose the left side for morning flights to witness the sunrise over the South China mountains. While the mountain views are distant compared to the right side, the desert textures of central Iran are more prominent on this side during the final hour of flight.
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Get eSIMs for IranDistance: 6,069 km (3,771 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 7 hrs 8 min
Departure: CAN (23.39240074157715, 113.29900360107422)
Arrival: IKA (35.416099548339844, 51.152198791503906)
Route Type: International
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