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KBL → IKA
Which side of the plane to sit from Hamid Karzai International Airport (Kabul) to Imam Khomeini International Airport (Tehran)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular vantage point for the towering Hindu Kush ranges during departure and a breathtaking close-up of the snow-capped Alborz Mountains and Mount Damavand upon arrival in Iran.
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Hindu Kush
Vast stretches of the central Afghan highlands with peaks exceeding 4,000 meters.
Mashhad Province
Aerial views of the rugged Khorasan landscape as the flight enters Iranian airspace.
Alborz Mountain Range
The massive northern mountain wall that separates the Iranian plateau from the Caspian Sea.
Mount Damavand
The iconic, symmetrical volcanic cone of Iran's highest peak, visible during the descent into IKA.
Tehran Suburbs
The sprawling urban density of the Iranian capital tucked against the base of the mountains.
The right side is essential for seeing Mount Damavand. Aim for a late afternoon flight when the sun sets to the west, casting a golden glow on the Alborz peaks. Use a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat distortion when capturing the volcano.
Book Hotels in TehranPaghman Mountains
Craggy, snow-dusted peaks immediately west of Kabul visible shortly after takeoff.
Dasht-e Kavir
The northern fringes of the Great Salt Desert, showing unique geological salt crust patterns.
Namak Lake
A massive, shimmering salt lake near Qom that appears bright white or pinkish from altitude.
Qom Cityscape
The golden dome of the Fatima Masumeh Shrine can sometimes be spotted as the flight nears Tehran.
Sit on the left for better views of the desert floor's tectonic ripples. In the morning, this side is shaded, making it easier to take photos of the salt flats without heavy window glare.
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Get eSIMs for IranDistance: 1,646 km (1,023 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 12 min
Departure: KBL (34.565899, 69.212303)
Arrival: IKA (35.416099548339844, 51.152198791503906)
Route Type: International
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