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9.1

Right Side of the Plane

The right side provides a front-row seat to the most dramatic mountain ranges on Earth, including the Hindu Kush and the Karakoram, coupled with the vastness of the Tibetan Plateau and the winding canyons of southwest China.

Right Side Highlights
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Hindu Kush Range

Soar over the rugged, snow-dusted ridges of Afghanistan and Pakistan, featuring some of the highest and most remote terrain on Earth.

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Karakoram Giants

On clear days, the massive peaks of the Karakoram, including distant views of K2, are visible to the south of the flight path.

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Tibetan Plateau

Witness the 'Roof of the World' with its sprawling high-altitude plains, turquoise alpine lakes, and massive glacial systems.

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Hengduan Mountains

Navigate over the dramatic north-south ridges and deep river canyons where the plateau drops off into the Sichuan basin.

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Pearl River Delta

During the descent into Guangzhou, enjoy views of the immense urban density and the complex bridge networks of the PRD region.

The right side is superior for morning flights to see the sunrise illuminate the southern mountain ranges. Aim for a seat behind the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the Karakoram peaks. In winter, the snow cover on the Tibetan Plateau is particularly striking, though summer offers the best visibility for the deep river valleys near the end of the journey.

Left Side Highlights
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Mount Damavand

Shortly after departure from Tehran, catch views of the highest peak in Iran and the highest volcano in Asia to the north.

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Dasht-e Kavir

The Great Salt Desert in central Iran displays mesmerizing salt crust patterns and desolate, otherworldly rock formations.

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Tian Shan Mountains

Vast glaciers and snow-capped peaks of the 'Heavenly Mountains' stretch along the horizon as you cross Central Asia into China.

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Loess Plateau

Observe the unique, highly eroded yellow-silt landscape of central China, characterized by deep valleys and terraced hills.

Sit on the left for early views of Mount Damavand shortly after takeoff from IKA. For night flights, this side often provides better views of the illuminated Silk Road cities in Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan. During the day, keep your camera ready for the stark contrast between the desert sands and the high-altitude glaciers of the Tian Shan.

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Route Information

Distance: 6,069 km (3,771 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 7 hrs 8 min

Departure: IKA (35.416099548339844, 51.152198791503906)

Arrival: CAN (23.39240074157715, 113.29900360107422)

Route Type: International

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