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GYD → KBL
Which side of the plane to sit from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (Baku) to Hamid Karzai International Airport (Kabul)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a dramatic front-row seat to the Kopet Dag mountains and the high-altitude peaks of the Hindu Kush during the approach into Kabul.
Baku Bay
Aerial perspective of the Flame Towers and the Crescent Bay development upon departure.
Kopet Dag Range
Stunning views of the jagged mountain ridges that form the border between Turkmenistan and Iran.
Ashgabat Vistas
The unique white marble architecture of Turkmenistan's capital is often visible against the desert.
High Hindu Kush
Breathtaking proximity to massive snow-capped peaks during the high-altitude descent into Kabul.
Oil Infrastructure
Historic offshore drilling platforms visible in the shallow waters near the Absheron Peninsula.
This is the premier side for mountain lovers. Early morning flights provide the most striking shadows on the Kopet Dag ridges. Ensure your window is clear for the final 20 minutes of the flight as the descent into Kabul over the mountains is a world-class scenic highlight.
Caspian Sea Horizon
Expansive views of the deep blue Caspian Sea shortly after takeoff from Baku.
Karakum Desert
The vast, textured sandscapes of Turkmenistan stretching toward the horizon.
Amu Darya River
The historic Oxus river winding through the arid northern plains of Afghanistan.
Northern Foothills
The gradual rise of the Hindu Kush mountains as the aircraft moves toward central Afghanistan.
Choose this side on afternoon flights to enjoy the Caspian Sea without the sun's glare. The transition from the Karakum Desert to the Hindu Kush foothills is a subtle but beautiful geological shift to observe.
Distance: 1,809 km (1,124 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 25 min
Departure: GYD (40.46749877929688, 50.04669952392578)
Arrival: KBL (34.565899, 69.212303)
Route Type: International
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