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CJL → PEW
Which side of the plane to sit from Chitral Airport (Chitral) to Peshawar International Airport (Peshawar)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers the most dramatic views of the high Hindu Kush peaks immediately after takeoff and a closer look at the rugged mountain ranges bordering Afghanistan.
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Tirich Mir
The highest mountain of the Hindu Kush range, visible shortly after departing Chitral.
Lowari Pass
The high-altitude pass traditionally used to connect Chitral with the rest of Pakistan.
Kunar Border Peaks
Rugged, arid mountain ridges forming the natural border between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Kabul River
The winding river visible as the flight approaches the Peshawar valley for landing.
Peshawar Cityscape
A bird's-eye view of one of South Asia's oldest continuously inhabited cities during the final approach.
This is the premier side for peak-baggers. Keep your camera ready immediately after takeoff to spot Tirich Mir. During winter and spring, the Lowari Pass area is completely covered in snow, offering world-class alpine views. On clear days, you can see deep into the Afghan highlands.
Book Hotels in PeshawarHindu Raj Range
Spectacular views of the jagged, snow-capped peaks of the Hindu Raj mountain system.
Upper Dir Valleys
Deep green forested valleys and remote villages scattered across the mountainous terrain.
Malakand Pass
A historic mountain pass that marks the transition from the high mountains to the plains.
Peshawar Basin
The fertile agricultural lands of the Peshawar valley as the aircraft descends.
Choose a morning flight for the best illumination of the mountains to the east. Watch for the dramatic change from the high-altitude peaks of Chitral to the lush greenery of the Dir district and finally the flat plains of Mardan and Peshawar.
Get eSIMs for Pakistan
Get eSIMs for PakistanDistance: 212 km (132 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 21 min
Departure: CJL (35.88660049438477, 71.80059814453125)
Arrival: PEW (33.993900299072266, 71.51460266113281)
Route Type: Domestic
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