MCT → IKA

Muscat Coastline

The rugged cliffs and white architecture of Oman's capital fading into the horizon shortly after takeoff.

Strait of Hormuz

The narrow waterway where the Gulf of Oman meets the Persian Gulf, frequently dotted with international shipping tankers.

Zagros Mountain Range

Extensive views of the massive folded limestone peaks and deep valleys that define the southwestern Iranian landscape.

City of Qom

The golden dome of the Fatima Masumeh Shrine and the religious architecture of the city are often visible during the final approach.

Namak Lake

A vast, shimmering salt lake located in the central plateau that appears as a bright white expanse near the flight path.

Bandar Abbas

A bird's eye view of Iran's primary port city and its industrial naval docks as you enter Iranian airspace.

Dasht-e Kavir

The mesmerizing patterns and swirls of the Great Salt Desert stretching out toward the eastern horizon.

Mount Damavand

The iconic, symmetrical volcanic cone which is the highest peak in the Middle East, visible on the horizon north of Tehran.

Tehran Metropolis

As the aircraft maneuvers for landing at IKA, the massive urban sprawl of the capital becomes visible against the Alborz mountains.