MHD → DYU

Mount Binalud

The highest peak in Khorasan province, visible shortly after departing Mashhad to the southeast.

Triple Border Point

The complex, mountainous terrain where the borders of Iran, Afghanistan, and Turkmenistan converge.

Hindu Kush Foothills

Distant but impressive views of the massive mountain system rising along the Afghan-Tajik border.

Pamir-Alay Peaks

Jagged, snow-covered summits that dominate the horizon as you approach Dushanbe from the west.

Dushanbe Approach

Clear views of the Varzob River and the expanding outskirts of the Tajik capital during the final descent.

Mashhad Urban Sprawl

Aerial view of the sprawling religious capital of Iran and the Imam Reza Shrine complex during takeoff.

Kopet Dag Range

The rugged, arid mountain chain that forms the natural border between Iran and Turkmenistan.

Karakum Desert

The southern fringes of the vast Central Asian desert, characterized by reddish-brown sands and sparse vegetation.

Hissar Valley

The lush, green agricultural transition zone as the flight enters the Tajik airspace near Dushanbe.