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KBL → MHD
Which side of the plane to sit from Hamid Karzai International Airport (Kabul) to Mashhad International Airport (Mashhad)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the most dramatic peaks of the Hindu Kush immediately after takeoff and a stunning approach into the mountain-ringed valley of Mashhad.
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Hindu Kush Summits
Breathtaking views of the high-altitude jagged peaks that define the spine of central Afghanistan.
Hari River Valley
The winding green thread of the Hari River providing a sharp contrast against the brown desert terrain near Herat.
Hezar Masjid Mountains
The 'Thousand Mosques' mountain range providing a dramatic backdrop during the descent into Mashhad.
Mashhad Approach
Vast views of Iran's second-largest city and its sprawling urban geometry surrounded by barren hills.
The right side is essential for the mountain enthusiast; choose a seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat haze. The peaks are most spectacular in winter and spring when snow cover is heaviest. For the best photography, morning flights offer the best illumination of the mountainside.
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Kabul Cityscape
Aerial views of the densely packed Kabul basin and the surrounding TV Tower Hill as the aircraft climbs.
Koh-e Baba Range
Observation of the southern reaches of the Hindu Kush system, featuring rugged, snow-dusted ridges of the Hazarajat.
Khorasan Desert Fringes
The transition from the rugged Afghan highlands to the arid, golden plateaus of Eastern Iran.
Sit on the left for softer lighting during morning flights and a chance to see the vast desert expanses of the Iran-Afghanistan border. During evening flights, this side will experience the direct glare of the setting sun.
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Get eSIMs for IranDistance: 887 km (551 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 29 min
Departure: KBL (34.565899, 69.212303)
Arrival: MHD (36.235198974609375, 59.64099884033203)
Route Type: International
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