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IFN → KWI
Which side of the plane to sit from Esfahan Shahid Beheshti International Airport (Esfahan) to Kuwait International Airport (Kuwait)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a more dramatic view of the high Zagros mountain peaks shortly after takeoff and a superior angle of the Kuwait City skyline and the Persian Gulf coast during the descent.
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Esfahan Suburbs
View of the historic city's outskirts and the Zayanderud river basin immediately after departure.
Central Zagros Ridges
Spectacular views of the rugged, snow-capped limestone ridges of the Zagros Mountains.
Karun River
The winding turquoise waters of Iran's most effluent river cutting through the mountain valleys.
Abadan Oil Facilities
Massive industrial landscapes and the historic refinery city near the Arvand Rud river.
Kuwait City Skyline
A clear view of the iconic Kuwait Towers and the modern waterfront skyscrapers on final approach.
For the best mountain photography, choose a seat behind the wing to capture the Zagros scale. On morning flights, the sun will be on this side, so expect some glare; late afternoon flights offer beautiful golden hour lighting over the Persian Gulf.
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Extensive views of the northern mountain folds and high-altitude plateaus.
Khuzestan Plains
The dramatic transition from jagged mountains to the flat, fertile agricultural plains of southwest Iran.
Hawizeh Marshes
Aerial glimpses of the vast wetlands and marshes straddling the Iran-Iraq border.
Bubiyan Island
The intricate, fractal-like tidal channels and mudflats of Kuwait's largest uninhabited island.
Mubarak Al-Kabeer Port
A bird's eye view of the major shipping infrastructure and container terminals on Bubiyan.
The right side is ideal for photographers during the day as it faces away from the direct sun, offering softer lighting. Watch for the unique geographic patterns of the Mesopotamian delta as you cross the border into Kuwaiti airspace.
Book Hotels in KuwaitDistance: 540 km (336 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 54 min
Departure: IFN (32.75080108642578, 51.86130142211914)
Arrival: KWI (29.226600646972656, 47.96889877319336)
Route Type: International
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