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FRA → IKA
Which side of the plane to sit from Frankfurt am Main Airport (Frankfurt) to Imam Khomeini International Airport (Tehran)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the European Alps shortly after departure, followed by the dramatic landscapes of the Anatolian plateau and the stunning turquoise waters of Lake Van.
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The Alps
Stunning views of the Austrian and Bavarian Alps, including jagged peaks and glacial valleys early in the flight.
Lake Balaton
The largest lake in Central Europe, located in Hungary, is often visible as a distinct long turquoise shape.
Taurus Mountains
The rugged, arid peaks of the Taurus range stretch across southern Turkey, offering high-contrast terrain.
Lake Van
A massive, deep-blue saline soda lake in eastern Turkey that provides a breathtaking sight from 35,000 feet.
Zagros Foothills
The unique geological folds of the northern Zagros mountains as the plane enters Iranian airspace.
The right side is unbeatable for the first 90 minutes over the Alps. During sunset flights, this side experiences a beautiful golden hour over Turkey. Ensure you have a window seat away from the wing to fully capture Lake Van's scale.
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Bavarian Cities
Clear views of Nuremberg and the outskirts of Munich during the initial cruise phase.
Black Sea Coastline
The northern coast of Turkey and the vast dark waters of the Black Sea are visible for a long duration.
Mount Ararat
The snow-capped dormant compound volcano near the border of Turkey and Armenia is a major landmark.
Tehran Northern Suburbs
Views of the sprawling metropolitan area of Tehran against the backdrop of the Alborz mountains on descent.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and get the best lighting for Mount Ararat. Look out for the Caspian Sea shimmering on the horizon during the final approach phase into IKA.
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Get eSIMs for IranDistance: 3,774 km (2,345 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 26 min
Departure: FRA (50.033333, 8.570556)
Arrival: IKA (35.416099548339844, 51.152198791503906)
Route Type: International
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