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Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side of the aircraft offers a spectacular vantage point for the snow-capped Caucasus Mountains and a more direct view of the majestic Hindu Kush range during the final descent into Islamabad.

Left Side Highlights
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Caucasus Range

Stunning views of the rugged peaks and glaciers shared between Georgia and Russia as you cross the eastern Black Sea coast.

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Caspian Sea

Vast turquoise waters of the world's largest inland body of water visible during the mid-flight cruise.

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Hindu Kush Mountains

One of the flight's most dramatic sights, featuring high-altitude ridges and deep valleys along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border.

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Margalla Hills

The lush green foothills of the Himalayas that cradle the city of Islamabad during your final approach.

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Central European Cities

Bird's-eye views of major hubs like Prague or Budapest depending on the specific airway clearance.

Choose a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat haze. On daytime flights departing LBA, this side avoids direct glare from the southern sun for the majority of the journey. Keep your camera ready about 60-90 minutes before landing for the most dramatic mountain photography.

Right Side Highlights
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The Pennines

Immediately after takeoff from LBA, enjoy views of the 'Backbone of England' and its rolling green dales.

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Anatolian Plateau

The sweeping, arid landscapes of central Turkey, characterized by unique geological formations and salt lakes.

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Zagros Mountains

Dramatic folded mountain belts visible if the flight path takes a more southerly route across Iran.

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Rawal Lake

A shimmering reservoir located near the heart of Islamabad, often visible during the banking turn for landing.

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Salt Range

Unique reddish-brown hills south of the Potohar Plateau, home to some of the world's oldest salt mines.

The right side is excellent for seeing the English countryside upon departure. Be aware that this side will face the sun for most of the eastbound journey, so keep the window shade partially down to prevent glare. If landing from the south, this side provides the best view of the Faisal Mosque.

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Route Information

Distance: 6,084 km (3,780 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 7 hrs 9 min

Departure: LBA (53.86589813232422, -1.6605700254440308)

Arrival: ISB (33.560713, 72.851613)

Route Type: International

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