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Which side of the plane to sit from Mashhad International Airport (Mashhad) to Ahwaz Airport (Ahwaz)?

Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The Left Side offers the most dramatic views of Iran's central plateau and the high peaks of the Zagros Mountains. This side typically provides better lighting during morning flights and showcases the stark transition from the Great Salt Desert to the snowy peaks of the Zard-Kuh range.

Left Side Highlights
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Dasht-e Kavir

The edge of the Great Salt Desert features mesmerizing geological swirls and vast, arid salt pans.

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Isfahan Skyline

Depending on the air corridor, you may catch a glimpse of the sprawling historic city of Isfahan and its surrounding green oases.

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Zard-Kuh Mountains

Witness the majestic, snow-capped peaks of the central Zagros Mountains, reaching over 4,000 meters.

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Karun River

Watch the winding, turquoise curves of the Karun River as it snakes through the foothills into the Khuzestan plains.

For morning flights, the sun will be on this side, so sit a few rows behind the wing to avoid glare while photographing the Zagros peaks. This side is superior for seeing the dramatic contrast between the desert and the high mountains.

Right Side Highlights
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Mount Damavand

On exceptionally clear days, look north to spot the distant, iconic volcanic cone of Damavand in the Alborz range.

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Namak Lake

A massive, brilliant white salt lake located near Qom that creates a striking visual contrast with the brown earth.

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Zagros Folded Belts

Exquisite views of the 'folded' mountain structures typical of western Iran, looking like giant stone waves.

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Khuzestan Oil Fields

During the descent into Ahwaz, identify the industrial clusters and flare stacks of Iran's primary oil-producing region.

The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid direct sunlight. Keep an eye out early in the flight for distant views of the Alborz range and late in the flight for the unique industrial landscape of the oil fields near the Iraqi border.

Top Activities in Ahwaz
Route Information

Distance: 1,142 km (710 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 31 min

Departure: MHD (36.235198974609375, 59.64099884033203)

Arrival: AWZ (31.3374004364, 48.7620010376)

Route Type: Domestic

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