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NJF → IKA
Which side of the plane to sit from Al Najaf International Airport (Najaf) to Imam Khomeini International Airport (Tehran)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the majestic Alborz mountain range during the descent and provides a clearer perspective of the urban sprawl of Tehran and the historic Alvand mountains near Hamadan.
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Najaf City & Shrine
Immediate views of the dense urban fabric of Najaf and the golden dome of the Imam Ali Shrine shortly after takeoff.
Euphrates River Meanders
The winding path of the Euphrates river carving through the arid Mesopotamian landscape.
Zagros Folded Belt
Stunning views of the sedimentary folds and ridgelines as the flight crosses from Iraq into the high-altitude terrain of Western Iran.
Hamadan & Alvand
A view of one of the world's oldest inhabited cities and the rugged peaks of the Alvand mountain massif.
Alborz & Mount Damavand
On clear days, the snow-capped Alborz range and the iconic volcanic cone of Mount Damavand appear on the horizon during descent.
Sit on the left for the best morning light on the mountains. In winter, the snow-covered Zagros peaks provide exceptional contrast. Try to secure a window seat ahead of the wing to avoid engine heat haze when photographing the Alborz range.
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Kufa Palm Groves
The lush green contrast of the date palm groves along the riverbanks near Kufa during the initial climb.
Lorestan Canyons
Deep eroded canyons and reddish rock formations characteristic of the Lorestan province.
Namak Lake Borders
As the flight approaches IKA, the vast white expanses of the central Iranian salt flats begin to appear to the southeast.
Parand New City
The modern, geometric urban planning of Parand city just before touchdown at Imam Khomeini International.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid direct sun glare. It provides a better look at the vastness of the Iranian plateau and the stark, beautiful transition from the mountains to the central desert basins.
Book Hotels in TehranDistance: 731 km (454 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 13 min
Departure: NJF (31.989853000000004, 44.404317)
Arrival: IKA (35.416099548339844, 51.152198791503906)
Route Type: International
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