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PEK → IKA
Which side of the plane to sit from Beijing Capital International Airport (Beijing) to Imam Khomeini International Airport (Tehran)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides superior lighting for photography when flying west and features a more consistent sequence of major landmarks including the Tian Shan range and the Caspian Sea.
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Gobi Desert
Vast stretches of arid plains and unique geological formations across Inner Mongolia.
Tian Shan Mountains
The 'Heavenly Mountains' showcasing massive glaciers and 7,000-meter peaks north of the flight path.
Caspian Sea Coast
The distinct blue waters and shoreline as the aircraft transitions from Central Asia into Iranian airspace.
Alborz Mountains
The steep northern slopes of the range that separates the Caspian Sea from the central Iranian plateau.
The right side offers the best lighting for photography as the sun remains to the south. Keep your camera ready about 3 hours after departure for the Tian Shan range. During the descent into Tehran, the transition from the green Alborz slopes to the arid city basin is a highlight.
Book Hotels in TehranQilian Mountains
The rugged northern edge of the Tibetan Plateau visible during the first half of the flight.
Taklamakan Edge
Aerial views of the southern rim of one of the world's largest shifting sand deserts.
Pamir Knot
The spectacular meeting point of the world's highest mountain ranges near the Tajik border.
Kopet Dag Range
Dramatic ridges and valleys forming the natural border between Turkmenistan and Iran.
Sit on the left for views of the high-altitude Tibetan fringe, but be prepared for high-intensity sunlight and glare during afternoon departures. The Pamir mountains are best seen roughly 5-6 hours into the flight.
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Get eSIMs for IranDistance: 5,646 km (3,508 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 6 hrs 39 min
Departure: PEK (40.0801010131836, 116.58499908447266)
Arrival: IKA (35.416099548339844, 51.152198791503906)
Route Type: International
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