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MHD → BND
Which side of the plane to sit from Mashhad International Airport (Mashhad) to Bandar Abbas International Airport (Bandar Abbas)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers an unparalleled view of the UNESCO-listed Dasht-e Lut desert, featuring dramatic yardang formations (Kaluts), followed by a panoramic entry into the Strait of Hormuz and views of Qeshm Island.
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Dasht-e Lut Kaluts
Witness the world-famous yardangs of the Lut Desert, which look like an abandoned alien city from 30,000 feet.
Salt Flats and Playas
Expansive white salt crusts that glimmer intensely against the deep orange and brown desert sands.
Strait of Hormuz
On the final descent, the deep blue waters of the world's most strategic maritime chokepoint come into view.
Qeshm Island
The eastern tip of Iran's largest island is often visible just before touchdown at Bandar Abbas.
Koppeh Dagh Foothills
Rugged, arid mountain ridges visible shortly after departing Mashhad heading south.
Book a morning flight to see the Lut Desert's textures accentuated by long shadows. Sit behind the wing for unobstructed photos of the 'Kaluts' mid-flight. During summer, the air is clearest in the early morning before dust haze builds up.
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Get eSIMs for IranMount Hezar
The highest peak in Kerman Province and the fourth highest in Iran, often capped with snow in winter.
Kerman Plateau
View the high-altitude urban sprawl and surrounding agriculture of the Kerman region.
Mount Genow
A massive limestone mountain rising sharply from the coastal plain just north of Bandar Abbas.
Shahid Rajaee Port
One of Iran's largest shipping hubs, filled with massive container ships and industrial infrastructure.
Volcanic Craters
The extinct volcanic fields near Shahr-e Babak offer unique circular geological patterns.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh glare of the sun. It provides the best views of the industrial port and the city of Bandar Abbas during the final approach. Keep an eye out for the stark contrast between the high mountains and the flat coastal plains.
Book Hotels in Bandar AbbasDistance: 1,049 km (652 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 24 min
Departure: MHD (36.235198974609375, 59.64099884033203)
Arrival: BND (27.218299865722656, 56.37779998779297)
Route Type: Domestic
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