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EVN → IKA
Which side of the plane to sit from Zvartnots International Airport (Yerevan) to Imam Khomeini International Airport (Tehran)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a front-row seat to the iconic Mount Ararat immediately after takeoff, followed by the striking colors of the hyper-saline Lake Urmia and the rugged landscapes of the Iranian Plateau.
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Mount Ararat
The legendary snow-capped volcano, towering over the landscape just minutes after departing Yerevan.
Araks River
The winding river that forms the natural international border between Armenia and Iran.
Lake Urmia
A massive salt lake famous for its vibrant turquoise or reddish hues depending on the season and algae levels.
Tabriz
A bird's eye view of the historic capital of East Azerbaijan Province, surrounded by red-tinted hills.
Mount Sahand
A massive eroded volcano near Tabriz, featuring diverse ridge patterns and jagged peaks.
Salt Flats
As the flight approaches IKA, look for the intricate geometric patterns of the Kavir desert salt crusts.
The view of Mount Ararat is breathtaking; sit here and have your camera ready within 5-10 minutes of takeoff. For sunset flights, the right side offers spectacular lighting over the Iranian highlands, though glare can be intense. Lake Urmia is best viewed in late spring when water levels are higher and colors are most vivid.
Book Hotels in TehranMount Sabalan
The third highest peak in Iran, an inactive stratovolcano featuring a permanent crater lake at its summit.
Alborz Mountain Range
Dramatic snow-capped peaks that separate the Iranian plateau from the humid Caspian Sea basin.
Zanjan City
A sprawling urban view of one of Iran's ancient northwestern hubs, known for its traditional bazaar layout.
Caspian Sea Horizon
On exceptionally clear days, the shimmering horizon of the world's largest inland body of water is visible to the north.
Mount Damavand
As you descend into Tehran, the highest peak in the Middle East is often visible as a massive, conical silhouette.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct southern sun. This side is superior for viewing the high-altitude greenery of the Alborz foothills. Keep an eye out for the metallic glint of the Caspian Sea on the horizon during the middle portion of the flight.
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Get eSIMs for IranDistance: 793 km (493 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 19 min
Departure: EVN (40.1473007202, 44.3959007263)
Arrival: IKA (35.416099548339844, 51.152198791503906)
Route Type: International
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