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IIL → THR
Which side of the plane to sit from Ilam Airport (Ilam) to Mehrabad International Airport (Teheran)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior panorama of the Alvand range near Hamadan and the dramatic snow-capped Alborz Mountains as you descend into the Tehran basin.
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Kabir Kuh Ridge
The striking long-form ridges of the Zagros mountains immediately after takeoff from Ilam.
Alvand Mountain
The high peaks near Hamadan, which remain snow-capped for much of the year.
Qazvin Plain
A vast agricultural basin that provides a flat contrast to the rugged mountains previously crossed.
Alborz Range
The massive northern mountain wall that serves as a backdrop to the Iranian capital.
Northern Tehran
View of the affluent districts climbing the foothills of the mountains during the descent.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare. On clear days, look far ahead to the east during the descent to catch a glimpse of the iconic Mount Damavand. This side is also best for seeing the dense urban layout of Tehran's northern suburbs.
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Incredible views of the geological folding patterns characteristic of western Iran.
Lorestan Highlands
Deep canyons and arid plateau landscapes between Ilam and central Iran.
Hoz-e Soltan
A glimpse of the shimmering salt lake located to the south of Tehran near Qom.
Southern Tehran
The sprawling industrial and historical sectors of the city during the final approach.
Azadi Tower
The iconic marble monument is often visible on the right when the aircraft aligns with Mehrabad's runways.
Choose the right side for afternoon flights to enjoy the sunset colors reflecting off the desert landscape. Keep your camera ready during the final 5 minutes of the flight; if the plane approaches from the west, the right side often gets a perfect view of the Azadi Tower and the central city grid.
Book Hotels in TeheranDistance: 506 km (314 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 51 min
Departure: IIL (33.58660125732422, 46.40480041503906)
Arrival: THR (35.68920135498047, 51.31340026855469)
Route Type: Domestic
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