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JED → GBT
Which side of the plane to sit from King Abdulaziz International Airport (Jeddah) to Gorgan Airport (Gorgan)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic tectonic folds of the Zagros Mountains and the iconic, snow-capped peak of Mount Damavand during the approach to northern Iran.
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Tuwaiq Escarpment
The dramatic 'Edge of the World' limestone cliffs cutting through the central Saudi plateau.
Bushehr Peninsula
Aerial view of the Iranian coastline and the strategic industrial geography of the Persian Gulf.
Zagros Mountains
Incredible 'folded' mountain structures with deep canyons and salt domes throughout southwestern Iran.
Mount Damavand
The majestic, conical peak of Asia's highest volcano, often visible standing high above the Alborz range.
Golestan Jungles
The sudden transition from arid mountains to the lush, temperate rainforests surrounding Gorgan.
The right side is essential for seeing Mount Damavand, which is the highlight of the trip. Aim for a window seat behind the wing to capture the scale of the Zagros folds. Late afternoon flights provide spectacular shadows across the mountain ridges, enhancing the depth of the landscape.
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Red Sea Coastline
Immediate views of the turquoise waters and coral reefs along the Jeddah coastline upon departure.
Medina Proximity
Aerial perspective of the sprawling urban area of the Holy City of Medina as you head northeast.
An Nafud Desert
The striking reddish sands and crescent dunes of the northern Arabian desert landscape.
Kuwait City
Distal views of the Kuwaiti capital and the distinctive Kuwait Towers near the tip of the Persian Gulf.
Caspian Sea
The vast horizon of the world's largest inland body of water as the plane turns toward Gorgan.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. It provides better views of the desert-to-sea transition as you approach the Caspian region, though it misses the highest mountain peaks.
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Get eSIMs for IranDistance: 2,242 km (1,393 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 59 min
Departure: JED (21.6796, 39.156502)
Arrival: GBT (36.9094009399, 54.4012985229)
Route Type: International
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