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MZR → IKA
Which side of the plane to sit from Mazar I Sharif Airport (Mazar-i-sharif) to Imam Khomeini International Airport (Tehran)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the majestic Alborz mountain range and the iconic peak of Mount Damavand during the descent into Tehran, along with a better angle of Mazar-i-Sharif's landmarks upon takeoff.
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Blue Mosque View
Catch a glimpse of the stunning Blue Mosque (Shrine of Hazrat Ali) shortly after taking off from MZR.
Kopet Dag Range
Fly parallel to the jagged mountains that form the natural border between Iran and Turkmenistan.
Mashhad Outskirts
Depending on the flight corridor, see the sprawling urban periphery of Iran's second-largest city.
Alborz Mountains
Enjoy panoramic views of the massive Alborz range that separates the Iranian plateau from the Caspian Sea.
Mount Damavand
Spot the snow-capped, perfectly conical peak of the highest volcano in Asia during the approach to IKA.
For the best experience, choose a window seat on the right and fly during the morning to have the sun behind you. Mount Damavand is best visible during the final 20-30 minutes of the flight; even in summer, its peak often retains snow, making it easy to identify.
Book Hotels in TehranHindu Kush Foothills
View the rugged southern transitions of the Hindu Kush mountains as you depart Afghanistan.
Dasht-e Kavir
Witness the vast, desolate beauty of the Great Salt Desert stretching across the Iranian plateau.
Namak Lake
As you approach Tehran, look for the striking white crust of the large salt lake near Qom.
Khorasan Farmland
Observe the unique circular and geometric irrigation patterns in the arid landscape of eastern Iran.
The left side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun while flying westward. It provides an excellent perspective of the stark contrast between the desert salt flats and the occasional green oasis towns in central Iran.
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Get eSIMs for IranDistance: 1,449 km (900 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 56 min
Departure: MZR (36.70690155029297, 67.20970153808594)
Arrival: IKA (35.416099548339844, 51.152198791503906)
Route Type: International
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