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DXB → IFN
Which side of the plane to sit from Dubai International Airport (Dubai) to Esfahan Shahid Beheshti International Airport (Esfahan)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular view of the Dubai skyline upon departure and provides the best angle for the dramatic, snow-capped peaks of the High Zagros Mountains and the pink-tinted salt lakes near Shiraz.
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Burj Khalifa
Depending on the departure runway, you often get a perfect view of the world's tallest building and Downtown Dubai.
Lake Maharloo
A seasonal salt lake near Shiraz that often appears bright pink or red due to high algae concentrations.
Mount Dena
The highest sub-range of the Zagros Mountains, featuring jagged peaks that remain snow-covered well into summer.
Esfahan City Center
Views of the historic city layout and the sprawling Naqsh-e Jahan Square area during the final approach.
Strait of Hormuz Edge
The vast expanse where the Persian Gulf meets the Gulf of Oman visible in the far distance.
The right side is essential for photography of the High Zagros. Try to book a flight that arrives in Esfahan during the late afternoon; the 'golden hour' light makes the red and orange hues of the Iranian mountains exceptionally vivid.
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Kish Island
A clear view of Iran's premier resort island with its distinctive oval shape as you cross the Persian Gulf.
Sharjah and Ajman
Aerial perspectives of the northern emirates' coastlines shortly after the climb out of Dubai.
The Zagros Foothills
Dramatic geological formations where the mountains meet the coastal plains of southern Iran.
Zayandehrud Valley
Agricultural patterns and riverbeds leading into the outskirts of Esfahan during the descent.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct eastern sun. Keep an eye out for the various Iranian islands scattered across the Gulf, which often appear vibrant turquoise against the deep blue water.
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Get eSIMs for IranDistance: 900 km (559 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 30 min
Departure: DXB (25.252799987800003, 55.3643989563)
Arrival: IFN (32.75080108642578, 51.86130142211914)
Route Type: International
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