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Our Recommendation
9.8

Right Side of the Plane

The Right Side is legendary for offering a front-row seat to Nanga Parbat, one of the world's most dramatic 8,000-meter peaks, and the deep Indus River gorges.

Right Side Highlights
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Nanga Parbat

The 'Killer Mountain' dominates the view; the flight path passes incredibly close to its massive 8,126m summit and the Diamir Face.

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Indus River Gorges

Look straight down into some of the deepest canyons on Earth, where the Indus River carves through the mountains.

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Haramosh & Rakaposhi

Spot these prominent Karakoram peaks standing tall to the northwest as the plane gains altitude from Skardu.

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Tarbela Dam

As you approach Islamabad, see the massive scale of the world's largest earth-filled dam along the Indus River.

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Margalla Hills

The green, forested ridges surrounding Islamabad signify the end of the high mountains and the start of the plains.

The Right Side (Seat F) is the priority for most travelers. To avoid wing obstruction, request a seat in the first few rows or the very back. Nanga Parbat appears roughly 10-15 minutes after takeoff. Always check the weather forecast; if it is cloudy, the peaks will be hidden, but morning flights (before 10 AM) offer the highest probability of clear views before 'peak-clouds' form.

Left Side Highlights
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K2 & Karakoram Giants

On clear mornings, the distant pyramid of K2 and the Gasherbrum massif are visible on the horizon shortly after departure.

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Deosai National Park

View the 'Land of Giants', one of the highest plateaus in the world, appearing as a vast, rolling alpine wilderness.

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Great Himalayan Range

A continuous panoramic view of snow-capped peaks stretching toward the disputed territories and the Indian border.

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Mangla Reservoir

During the descent into the Potohar Plateau, the large blue expanse of the Mangla Dam reservoir becomes visible to the southeast.

The left side (Seat A) is ideal for those wanting to see the high-altitude plateau of Deosai. Because flights typically depart Skardu in the morning, the sun will be positioned behind the aircraft, providing perfectly front-lit conditions for photography of the eastern mountain ranges.

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Route Information

Distance: 315 km (196 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 32 min

Departure: KDU (35.33549880981445, 75.53600311279297)

Arrival: ISB (33.560713, 72.851613)

Route Type: Domestic

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