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DYU → MHD
Which side of the plane to sit from Dushanbe Airport (Dushanbe) to Mashhad International Airport (Mashhad)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the high Gissar mountain peaks during takeoff and the dramatic northern face of the Kopet Dag range during the descent into Iran.
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Gissar Range Peaks
Towering, snow-capped mountains of the Pamir-Alay system visible immediately after departing Dushanbe.
Karakum Desert
The vast, golden expanses of one of the world's largest deserts stretching toward the northern horizon.
Mary (Ancient Merv) Oasis
Geometric irrigation patterns and the site of one of the most important historical stops on the Silk Road.
Kopet Dag Mountains
Sharp, jagged ridges that form the natural boundary between the Turkmen desert and the Iranian plateau.
The right side is best for high-altitude mountain photography. In winter, the Gissar range is exceptionally white and photogenic. Try to book a seat ahead of the wing for an unobstructed view of the Kopet Dag mountain wall as you cross into Iranian airspace.
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Dushanbe Urban Landscape
Aerial views of the Tajik capital's layout and its prominent monuments shortly after takeoff.
Amu Darya River
Visible to the south, marking the significant geographic border between Central Asian nations.
Sarakhs Border Region
The historic crossing point where the desert landscape meets the fertile plains near the Iran-Turkmenistan border.
Mashhad Skyline
A sprawling view of Iran's second-largest city, including the expansive complex of the Imam Reza Shrine if the flight path allows.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct glare while observing the southern desert transition. It is particularly good for spotting the river systems and the final urban approach into Mashhad's valley.
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Get eSIMs for IranDistance: 851 km (529 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 25 min
Departure: DYU (38.5433006287, 68.8249969482)
Arrival: MHD (36.235198974609375, 59.64099884033203)
Route Type: International
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