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GIL → ISB
Which side of the plane to sit from Gilgit Airport (Gilgit) to New Islamabad International Airport (Islamabad)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides an unparalleled view of Nanga Parbat, the world's 9th highest peak, and the stunning confluence of the three highest mountain ranges on Earth.
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Nanga Parbat
Massive 8,126m peak, also known as the Killer Mountain, visible in stunning detail shortly after takeoff.
Three Ranges Junction
The unique point where the Karakoram, Himalaya, and Hindu Kush mountain ranges meet near Juglot.
Indus River
Deep, winding canyons carved by the Indus River as it flows through the high-altitude desert.
Kaghan Valley
Lush green slopes and snow-capped peaks of the Mansehra district as you descend south.
Abbottabad
Aerial perspective of the historic city and the surrounding green Orash Valley.
Book a window seat well in advance for this short but spectacular 45-minute flight. Morning flights are ideal to avoid the clouds that often gather around Nanga Parbat later in the day. Sit behind the wing to ensure the engine doesn't block your view of the 8,000m peaks.
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Rugged, jagged peaks stretching toward the west and the Afghan border.
Kohistan Wilderness
Vast, uninhabited mountain terrain with deep valleys and seasonal snow cover.
Indus River Gorges
Dramatic views of the river's western banks and the steep cliffs of the Kohistan region.
Tarbela Dam
One of the world's largest earth-filled dams, visible during the final descent into Islamabad.
Potohar Plateau
The transition from high mountains to the rolling hills and agricultural land near the capital.
The right side is excellent for seeing the sheer scale of the Hindu Kush mountains. Watch for the dramatic change in landscape from high-altitude desert to the fertile plains of Punjab. Keep your camera ready during the final 10 minutes for the massive Tarbela reservoir.
Book Hotels in IslamabadDistance: 295 km (183 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 30 min
Departure: GIL (35.918800354003906, 74.33360290527344)
Arrival: ISB (33.560713, 72.851613)
Route Type: Domestic
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