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KER → ZAH
Which side of the plane to sit from Kerman Airport (Kerman) to Zahedan International Airport (Zahedan)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the Dasht-e Lut, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most spectacular desert landscapes on Earth, featuring massive yardangs and dark volcanic plateaus.
Dasht-e Lut UNESCO Site
Aerial view of the vast 'Desert of Emptiness,' known for having some of the highest recorded surface temperatures on the planet.
Shahdad Kaluts
Massive wind-sculpted sand ridges (yardangs) that look like a ghost city of skyscrapers rising from the desert floor.
Gandom Beryan
A large plateau covered in dark volcanic lava rocks, contrasting sharply with the orange sand dunes nearby.
Namakzar Salt Flats
Glistening white salt pans that appear like frozen lakes in the middle of the hyper-arid desert basin.
For the most dramatic views of the Kaluts, choose an afternoon flight; the low sun angle creates long shadows that emphasize the 3D structure of the ridges. Ensure your window is clean as the desert haze can sometimes reduce contrast. This side provides the most iconic Iranian desert photography opportunities.
Mount Hezar
The highest peak in southeastern Iran, often capped with snow during winter months, dominating the horizon south of Kerman.
Shahsavaran Massif
A rugged volcanic mountain range showing complex geological folding and ancient lava flows.
Bam Oases
The green patches of palm groves surrounding the historic city of Bam, visible as you track toward Zahedan.
Jabal Barez Range
An extensive mountain chain that runs parallel to the flight path, separating the Lut desert from the southern plains.
Sit on the right for morning flights to see the sun illuminating the southern mountain faces. Keep an eye out for the ancient 'Qanat' systems (underground water channels) visible as lines of small holes on the desert fringe. In winter, the contrast between the snowy Hezar peaks and the burning desert is striking.
Distance: 392 km (244 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 39 min
Departure: KER (30.2744007111, 56.9510993958)
Arrival: ZAH (29.47570037841797, 60.90620040893555)
Route Type: Domestic
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