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KWI → KBL
Which side of the plane to sit from Kuwait International Airport (Kuwait) to Hamid Karzai International Airport (Kabul)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior vantage point for the geological wonders of the Zagros Mountains and the UNESCO-listed Lut Desert, concluding with a dramatic descent over the Afghan highlands.
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Persian Gulf
Deep blue waters and coastal architecture visible shortly after takeoff from Kuwait.
Zagros Whalebacks
Incredible folded limestone mountains that look like giant ripples from above in southern Iran.
Dasht-e Lut
The iconic orange sands and wind-sculpted yardangs of the UNESCO-listed Lut Desert.
Helmand River
A green ribbon of life cutting through the arid southern Afghan landscape.
Hindu Kush Foothills
Stunning jagged peaks and deep valleys during the final approach into Kabul.
Sit on the right for the best views of the Lut Desert's unique yardang formations. This side is also preferred for the arrival into Kabul, as the aircraft typically maneuvers around the surrounding mountain ranges, offering close-up views of the rocky terrain during descent.
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Bubiyan Island
The marshy uninhabited island at the mouth of the Shatt al-Arab visible shortly after departure.
Northern Zagros
Rugged ridges and high-altitude plateaus of western Iran which are snow-capped in winter.
Namak Lake
The vast white salt crusts of Iran's central desert basins reflecting the sun.
Herat Basin
The fertile valley and ancient irrigation systems of western Afghanistan.
Opt for a morning flight to see the salt flats glisten without midday haze. In winter, the northern mountains are heavily snow-covered, providing high-contrast photography opportunities. Keep an eye out for the Tigris-Euphrates confluence early on.
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Get eSIMs for AfghanistanDistance: 2,087 km (1,297 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 47 min
Departure: KWI (29.226600646972656, 47.96889877319336)
Arrival: KBL (34.565899, 69.212303)
Route Type: International
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