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DXB → MHD
Which side of the plane to sit from Dubai International Airport (Dubai) to Mashhad International Airport (Mashhad)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the iconic Dubai skyline during departure and provides a front-row seat to the dramatic salt deserts and rugged mountain ridges of central Iran.
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Dubai Skyline
Capture views of the Burj Khalifa and the Palm Jumeirah islands immediately after departure.
Strait of Hormuz
See the narrowest point of the Persian Gulf where it meets the Gulf of Oman.
Dasht-e Kavir
Witness the mesmerizing salt crusts and geological patterns of the Great Salt Desert.
Binalud Mountains
Glimpse the snowy peaks of the range surrounding Mashhad during the final descent.
Book the left side for evening flights to watch the sun set over the Iranian plateau. For takeoff, keep your camera ready within the first 5 minutes to capture the UAE coastline before the plane turns north.
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Hajar Mountains
View the dark, craggy limestone peaks of the UAE and Oman during the initial ascent.
Qeshm Island
Distant views of the dolphin-shaped island known for its unique geological formations.
Dasht-e Lut
Look toward the eastern horizon for the fringes of the hottest desert on Earth.
Mashhad Suburbs
Observe the dense urban sprawl and architectural patterns of the Khorasan region's capital.
The right side is better for morning flights to avoid direct solar glare. Keep an eye out for the unique 'qanat' irrigation patterns in the rural fields near Mashhad as the aircraft prepares for landing.
Book Hotels in MashhadDistance: 1,287 km (800 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 43 min
Departure: DXB (25.252799987800003, 55.3643989563)
Arrival: MHD (36.235198974609375, 59.64099884033203)
Route Type: International
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