Loading map...
MCT → ZBR
Which side of the plane to sit from Muscat International Airport (Muscat) to Konarak Airport (Chah Bahar)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic Makran coastline and the world-renowned 'Martian Mountains' during the descent into Chah Bahar.
Old Muscat & Mutrah
A stunning perspective of the historical Mutrah Corniche, the Sultan's Palace, and the ancient Portuguese forts perched on the cliffs.
Martian Mountains
Also known as the Miniature Mountains, these pale, jagged badland formations create a surreal, lunar-like landscape along the Iranian coast.
Chah Bahar Bay
The deep-water horseshoe bay and the strategic Shahid Beheshti Port as the aircraft aligns for its final approach into Konarak.
Lipar Pink Wetland
On clear days during the approach, you might catch a glimpse of the seasonal pink hues of the Lipar Lagoon located east of the city.
The right side is essential for seeing the unique geological formations of the Makran region. For the best photography, choose a morning flight when the sun illuminates the Martian Mountains' textures. Note that Konarak Airport is west of Chah Bahar, so the right side provides the most direct view of the coastline during the descent.
Muscat Modernity
Aerial views of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque and the sprawling suburban development of the Al Ghubrah district upon takeoff.
Al Batinah Coastline
The long, sandy stretch of Oman's northern coast fading into the horizon as the aircraft turns toward the Gulf of Oman.
Strait of Hormuz Traffic
View of the busy shipping lanes where massive oil tankers and cargo vessels transit between the Gulf and the Indian Ocean.
Sit on the left for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh glare of the southern sun. Keep your eyes peeled for the rugged Hajar Mountains receding to the west as you gain altitude. As you approach Iran, the left side offers a broader view of the open sea before the final turn into Konarak Airport.
Distance: 296 km (184 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 30 min
Departure: MCT (23.593299865722656, 58.284400939941406)
Arrival: ZBR (25.443300247199996, 60.382099151599995)
Route Type: International
Thank you for booking your travels through our travel partners. The commissions from your bookings keep this site running.