Passengers on the right side will witness the sprawling urban layout of Kandahar city and the rugged, dramatic mountain ranges that define the southern Afghan landscape.
The right side offers the most dramatic geological features, including a prominent stratovolcano in Iran and the world-famous artificial archipelagos during the final descent into Dubai.
The right side offers superior views of the rugged Afghan Highlands and the sprawling city of Mashhad upon arrival, including the iconic golden dome of the Imam Reza Shrine during certain landing patterns.
The left side offers superior views of the rugged Suleiman Range and the distant Himalayan foothills, providing a dramatic contrast between the high mountains and the lush Indus River Valley.
The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic transition from the arid southern plains to the jagged central highlands and the verdant valleys of Wardak during the approach to Kabul.