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KSH → MHD
Which side of the plane to sit from Shahid Ashrafi Esfahani Airport (Bakhtaran) to Mashhad International Airport (Mashhad)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a spectacular vantage point of the Alborz mountain range, including the iconic snow-capped peak of Mount Damavand, and the transition from the rugged Zagros to the high plateau.
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Zagros Mountain Peaks
Dramatic limestone ridges and deep valleys immediately visible after departing Kermanshah.
Tehran Cityscape
A distant view of the sprawling Iranian capital nestled at the base of the massive Alborz wall.
Mount Damavand
The highest peak in Iran and Western Asia, a stunning volcanic cone that dominates the northern horizon.
Alborz Forest Fringe
The sharp contrast between the arid southern slopes and the lush green forests hidden on the northern side.
Mashhad Approach
Aerial views of the northern Mashhad suburbs and the rolling hills leading into the holy city.
For the most dramatic view of Mount Damavand, choose a seat forward of the wing. Morning flights are ideal as the air is clearest and the rising sun illuminates the eastern face of the volcanic peak. In winter, the entire Alborz range will be blanketed in thick snow, making for incredible photography.
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Namak Salt Lake
A vast, blindingly white crystalline salt lake located near the city of Qom.
Dasht-e Kavir Desert
Incredible abstract patterns of the Great Salt Desert, featuring unique geological swirls and 'kavir' formations.
Ancient Qanat Systems
Look for lines of small craters in the desert—these are the maintenance shafts for ancient underground water canals.
Central Plateau Canyons
Deeply eroded riverbeds and jagged rock formations that look like a Martian landscape.
Mashhad City Center
On approach, you may see the sprawling urban center and the massive scale of the Imam Reza Shrine complex.
The right side is perfect for those interested in desert geology and ancient human engineering. Use a polarized filter on your camera to reduce the glare from the salt flats. Afternoon flights provide long shadows that highlight the textures of the sand dunes and qanats.
Book Hotels in MashhadDistance: 1,151 km (715 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 32 min
Departure: KSH (34.3459014893, 47.1581001282)
Arrival: MHD (36.235198974609375, 59.64099884033203)
Route Type: Domestic
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