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IFN → AWZ
Which side of the plane to sit from Esfahan Shahid Beheshti International Airport (Esfahan) to Ahwaz Airport (Ahwaz)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the highest peaks of the Central Zagros mountains, including the Zard-Kuh massif, and provides a stunning perspective of the Karun River's descent from the highlands into the Khuzestan plains.
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Zard-Kuh Massif
Aerial view of the highest range in the Central Zagros, often capped with snow year-round.
Upper Karun River
Watch the turquoise waters of Iran's most effluent river winding through deep mountain limestone canyons.
Zagros Fold Belts
Spectacular geological formations where the earth's crust has buckled into massive, parallel stone waves.
Izeh Valley
A lush mountain basin known for its ancient Elamite history and seasonal greenery.
Ahwaz Bridges
As the plane banks for landing, view the iconic Black Bridge and White Bridge crossing the Karun.
For the best photography, book a morning flight to capture the sun illuminating the eastern faces of the Zagros peaks. Ensure you are seated away from the wing to see the dramatic transition from high alpine terrain to the low-lying plains of Khuzestan.
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Esfahan Outskirts
View the western expansion of the historic city and its surrounding agricultural green belts.
Northern Zagros Ridges
Continuous, rugged mountain chains that stretch toward the Lorestan province.
Masjed Soleyman Area
The historical heart of the Iranian oil industry, visible as the terrain begins to flatten.
Khuzestan Basin
The vast, shimmering alluvial plains that stretch toward the border with Iraq.
Industrial Ahwaz
Large-scale steel mills and oil infrastructure visible on the northern approach to the city.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh glare of the southern sun. Look for the sudden disappearance of the mountains as the flight path crosses the 'Zagros Frontal Fault' into the flat Mesopotamian depression.
Book Hotels in AhwazDistance: 332 km (206 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 33 min
Departure: IFN (32.75080108642578, 51.86130142211914)
Arrival: AWZ (31.3374004364, 48.7620010376)
Route Type: Domestic
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