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MHD → TBZ
Which side of the plane to sit from Mashhad International Airport (Mashhad) to Tabriz International Airport (Tabriz)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular front-row seat to the Alborz Mountain range and the iconic Mount Damavand, providing a much more dramatic landscape compared to the arid plains to the south.
Mount Damavand
The highest peak in Iran and the highest volcano in Asia, standing as a majestic snow-capped cone.
Alborz Mountain Range
A continuous panoramic view of rugged, high-altitude peaks that separate the central plateau from the Caspian Sea.
Dome of Sultaniyeh
Look closely near Zanjan to spot this massive UNESCO-listed 14th-century turquoise dome from above.
Caspian Fog Banks
On clear days, you can see the wall of clouds and fog held back by the mountains, hiding the lush forests of Mazandaran.
Qazvin Plains
The transition from high mountains to the wide, fertile agricultural plains surrounding the historic city of Qazvin.
Tabriz Skyline
A full view of the city nestled in the valley as the plane banks for its final approach into TBZ.
Sit on the right side and try to get a seat away from the wing (rows in the front or very back) to capture the perfect shot of Mount Damavand. In winter, the entire Alborz range is covered in deep snow, making for incredible photos. Morning flights are ideal for the right side as the sun will be behind you, perfectly illuminating the mountain faces.
Binalud Mountains
The highest peaks of Razavi Khorasan province visible shortly after departure from Mashhad.
Dasht-e Kavir Margins
Ethereal views of the northern edges of Iran's Great Salt Desert with its unique geological ripples.
South Tehran Urban Sprawl
A bird's-eye view of the massive metropolitan expansion and the golden domes of the Shrine of Khomeini.
Namak Lake
Large, shimmering white salt flats located near Qom, visible during the middle of the flight.
Mount Sahand
As you descend into Tabriz, this massive dormant volcano dominates the landscape to the south.
The left side is preferable for evening flights to witness the sunset over the Iranian plateau. It also provides better views of the intricate salt patterns of the central deserts. For the best photography of the desert textures, mid-day light helps emphasize the contrasting colors of the mineral deposits.
Distance: 1,205 km (749 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 36 min
Departure: MHD (36.235198974609375, 59.64099884033203)
Arrival: TBZ (38.1338996887207, 46.23500061035156)
Route Type: Domestic
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