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IFN → SYZ
Which side of the plane to sit from Esfahan Shahid Beheshti International Airport (Esfahan) to Shiraz Shahid Dastghaib International Airport (Shiraz)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers the most dramatic views of the Zagros mountain peaks and the historic urban landscapes of both Isfahan and Shiraz.
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Isfahan City Center
Aerial perspective of the historic city, including the iconic bridges over the Zayanderud and the massive Naqsh-e Jahan Square.
High Zagros Peaks
Panoramic views of the snow-capped Dinar range, featuring some of the highest and most jagged peaks in the Zagros mountains.
Persepolis (Takht-e Jamshid)
The ancient ruins of the Achaemenid Empire's ceremonial capital can often be spotted near the base of Mount Rahmat before descent.
Shiraz Gardens
The lush green patches of Shiraz, the city of poets, contrast sharply with the surrounding beige and red mountain ridges.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to capture the 'Golden Hour' lighting over the Zagros Mountains. For the best view of Persepolis, look down about 10 minutes before touchdown as the plane aligns with the Shiraz valley.
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Gavkhouni Wetland
The terminal salt marsh of the Zayanderud River, appearing as a shimmering white basin amidst the desert terrain.
Kuh-e Karkas Foothills
Rugged geological formations and arid valleys characteristic of the central Iranian plateau's eastern fringes.
Maharloo Lake
A spectacular seasonal salt lake known for its striking pink color, clearly visible on the final approach into Shiraz.
Sit on the left side during midday flights to avoid the harshest sunlight coming from the south. The pink hue of Maharloo Lake is most intense during the hot summer months when evaporation increases salt concentration and algae growth.
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Get eSIMs for IranDistance: 364 km (226 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 36 min
Departure: IFN (32.75080108642578, 51.86130142211914)
Arrival: SYZ (29.53919982910156, 52.58980178833008)
Route Type: Domestic
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