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MHD → GBT
Which side of the plane to sit from Mashhad International Airport (Mashhad) to Gorgan Airport (Gorgan)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular transition from the high-altitude arid ranges of Mashhad to the verdant, dense forests of Golestan National Park and the Alborz mountains.
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Kopet Dag Mountains
The rugged mountain range that forms the natural border between Iran and Turkmenistan.
Golestan National Park
A massive expanse of dense, lush temperate rainforest that stands in stark contrast to the earlier arid terrain.
Gorgan Plain
The fertile, green agricultural heartland of the Golestan province visible during the descent.
Caspian Sea Coastline
On very clear days, the distant blue line of the Caspian Sea and the Gorgan Bay are visible to the northwest.
Alborz Ridges
The sharp, green-clad northern ridges of the Alborz range as the plane maneuvers for landing.
Choose the right side for the most dramatic entry into the Caspian region. Watch for the sharp 'green line' where the desert climate ends and the forest begins. Morning flights are ideal to avoid the hazy heat and see the distant Caspian shoreline and the Kopet Dag range clearly.
Book Hotels in GorganBinalud Mountain Range
The highest peaks in the Khorasan region, visible shortly after departing Mashhad.
Nishapur Plains
The historic, arid plains south of the Binalud range, showing unique geological erosion patterns.
Abr Forest (Cloud Forest)
One of the oldest and most beautiful forests in Iran, often seen with a layer of clouds trapped against the mountains near Shahroud.
Shahroud City
A view of this historic oasis town situated at the junction of the mountains and the desert.
Sit on the left for views of the Binalud peaks immediately after takeoff. This side is better for spotting the edge of the central desert (Dasht-e Kavir) and the famous 'Cloud Forest' near Shahroud, which often features a sea of fog against the mountains in the afternoon.
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Get eSIMs for IranDistance: 474 km (295 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 47 min
Departure: MHD (36.235198974609375, 59.64099884033203)
Arrival: GBT (36.9094009399, 54.4012985229)
Route Type: Domestic
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