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LHE → PEW
Which side of the plane to sit from Alama Iqbal International Airport (Lahore) to Peshawar International Airport (Peshawar)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides the most dramatic transition from the Punjab plains to the rugged Potohar Plateau, featuring the iconic Indus River crossing.
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Hindu Kush Glimpse
On high-visibility days, the distant snow-capped peaks of the northern ranges are visible.
Potohar Plateau
The unique, highly eroded badlands topography north of the Salt Range.
Attock Confluence
The spectacular meeting point of the turquoise Kabul River and the silty Indus River.
Attock Fort
A historic 16th-century fortress situated on the banks of the Indus.
Peshawar Valley
A lush, fertile basin filled with orchards as you descend into the city.
The right side is the clear winner for geographic interest. Look out approximately 20-25 minutes into the flight for the Attock area where the terrain becomes very rugged. This side is especially beautiful during the golden hour before sunset.
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Lahore Skyline
Expansive views of the Minar-e-Pakistan and urban Lahore during departure.
Punjab Farmlands
The green agricultural heartland of Pakistan divided into geometric grids.
Salt Range
The southern escarpment of the ancient Salt Range mountains.
Jhelum River
Aerial view of the river's wide bed near the historic city of Jhelum.
Kohat Hills
Arid, rocky ridges visible as the plane maneuvers for the final approach.
Choose the left side for morning departures to have the sun behind you, illuminating the Punjab plains. It offers better views of the sprawling Lahore city immediately after takeoff if departing towards the west.
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Get eSIMs for PakistanDistance: 385 km (239 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 39 min
Departure: LHE (31.5216007232666, 74.40360260009766)
Arrival: PEW (33.993900299072266, 71.51460266113281)
Route Type: Domestic
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