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DEL → IKA
Which side of the plane to sit from Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi) to Imam Khomeini International Airport (Tehran)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers a front-row seat to the most dramatic landscapes in Central Asia, including the rugged Hindu Kush mountains and the spectacular Alborz range surrounding Tehran.
Western Himalayas
Distant but majestic views of the snow-capped Himalayan peaks of the Jammu and Kashmir region during the initial cruise.
Hindu Kush Range
A breathtaking journey parallel to the high-altitude peaks and deep valleys of the Hindu Kush mountains in Afghanistan.
Herat Valley
The fertile oasis of the Hari River valley, providing a green contrast against the surrounding arid mountains.
Mount Damavand
Iran's highest peak and a dormant volcano, standing tall as a landmark of the Alborz Mountains during the descent into IKA.
Tehran Panorama
A sweeping view of the massive Iranian capital sprawling at the base of the Alborz mountain wall.
Request a seat well ahead of the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the mountain ranges. Morning flights are ideal as the eastern sun illuminates the northern slopes of the Alborz mountains and Mount Damavand beautifully.
Thar Desert
Vast stretches of the Great Indian Desert and the Cholistan region of Pakistan visible shortly after takeoff.
Indus River Basin
Aerial views of the massive Indus River system and its intricate network of canals across the Punjab plains.
Dasht-e Lut
The UNESCO-listed Lut Desert in Iran, famous for its surreal yardangs and some of the world's hottest surface temperatures.
Central Iranian Plateau
A starkly beautiful landscape of salt flats and weathered geological formations stretching toward the Zagros.
Best viewed during late afternoon flights when the sun is behind the aircraft, casting long shadows over the Lut Desert's yardangs. If flying at night, look for the clusters of lights from cities like Zahedan and Kerman.
Distance: 2,554 km (1,587 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 24 min
Departure: DEL (28.5665, 77.103104)
Arrival: IKA (35.416099548339844, 51.152198791503906)
Route Type: International
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