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GYD → IKA
Which side of the plane to sit from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (Baku) to Imam Khomeini International Airport (Tehran)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a dramatic transition from the lush, forested Talysh Mountains along the border to the rugged, high-altitude peaks of the Alborz Range and the sprawling urban landscape of Tehran during the descent.
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Talysh Mountains
Densely forested slopes that mark the natural border between Azerbaijan and Iran.
Astara Border
The coastal city divided between two nations by the Astarachay river.
Alborz Mountains
Spectacular views of jagged peaks as the aircraft crosses the mountain barrier into the Iranian plateau.
Tehran Skyline
A panoramic view of the vast metropolis, including the Milad Tower, as the plane circles for landing.
Arid Highlands
The sharp geographic shift from green coastal mountains to the brown, dry Iranian desert.
The right side provides the best lighting in the afternoon. Watch for the dramatic change in terrain from green forests to desert browns within minutes as you cross the Alborz. Keep your camera ready for the Tehran city sprawl which appears just before touchdown.
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Caspian Sea Horizon
Expansive views of the deep blue Caspian Sea, the world's largest inland body of water.
Offshore Oil Rigs
Spot the industrial flares and platforms scattered across the Absheron shelf near Baku.
Anzali Lagoon
The green wetlands and coastal landscape of the Gilan province as you cross into Iran.
Mount Damavand
On clear days, the iconic snow-capped volcanic cone of Iran's highest peak is visible to the southeast.
Ideal for early morning flights to catch the sunrise reflecting off the Caspian Sea. During the final approach to IKA, look far to the left to see the silhouette of Mount Damavand standing above the horizon.
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Get eSIMs for IranDistance: 570 km (354 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 57 min
Departure: GYD (40.46749877929688, 50.04669952392578)
Arrival: IKA (35.416099548339844, 51.152198791503906)
Route Type: International
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