IKA → NJF

Daryacheh-ye Namak

A massive, shimmering white salt lake located south of Tehran, offering a surreal lunar-like landscape shortly after takeoff.

Central Zagros Peaks

Witness the immense geological folds and jagged limestone ridges of the Zagros range, often snow-capped in winter.

Dez River Canyon

Aerial views of deep turquoise river waters carving through steep mountain valleys as you transition toward the Iraqi border.

Mesopotamian Basin

The stark transition from the high Iranian plateau to the low-lying fertile plains of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.

Tehran Outskirts

View the southern industrial and residential sprawl of the Iranian capital fading into the arid central plateau.

Alvand Mountain Range

On clear days, the distant high peaks near Hamadan are visible on the western horizon.

The Tigris River

The winding path of one of the world's most historic rivers as it meanders through the Iraqi desert toward the Persian Gulf.

Holy Shrine of Imam Ali

As the plane descends into Najaf, the iconic golden dome and urban density of the holy city come into clear view.