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Our Recommendation
9.2

Right Side of the Plane

This short but intense flight crosses the rugged border between Pakistan and Afghanistan. The Right Side (North) is preferred as it offers a continuous panorama of the massive Hindu Kush mountain range and follows the natural path of the Kabul River gorge.

Right Side Highlights
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Hindu Kush Panorama

Breathtaking views of the vast, snow-covered peaks extending north toward the Pamir Knot.

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Kabul River Gorge

Watch the river carve through deep, narrow canyons as the plane follows its upstream path.

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The Khyber Pass

The most famous mountain pass in history, visible shortly after departing Peshawar.

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Jalalabad Basin

A fertile green oasis visible mid-flight, contrasting sharply with the surrounding arid mountains.

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Kabul Bowl Entry

The dramatic descent into the high-altitude valley surrounded by protective mountain ridges.

The Right Side is essential for seeing the main Hindu Kush range. Keep your eyes peeled immediately after takeoff for the Khyber Pass. For the best photography, choose a seat ahead of the wing to capture the scale of the peaks against the horizon.

Left Side Highlights
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Spin Ghar Range

Stunning views of the 'White Mountains' that form a natural border between the two countries.

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Mount Sikaram

The highest peak of the Safed Koh, often snow-capped, standing prominently to the south.

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Southern Khyber Pass

A glimpse into the jagged ridges that have defined the historical southern trade routes.

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Tora Bora Foothills

The complex, cave-riddled mountainous terrain south of the Jalalabad valley.

Sit on the left during morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and see the deep shadows of the Safed Koh valleys. This side is particularly dramatic in late autumn when the peaks first receive heavy snowfall.

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Route Information

Distance: 221 km (137 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 22 min

Departure: PEW (33.993900299072266, 71.51460266113281)

Arrival: KBL (34.565899, 69.212303)

Route Type: International

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