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PGU → IFN
Which side of the plane to sit from Persian Gulf International Airport (Khalije Fars) to Esfahan Shahid Beheshti International Airport (Esfahan)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic geological folds of the Zagros Mountains and the immediate coastal industrial landscape of the South Pars gas fields upon takeoff.
Persian Gulf Coastline
Stunning views of the turquoise shoreline and the massive industrial infrastructure of Asaluyeh right after takeoff.
Gas Flares
At night or dawn, the iconic gas flares of the South Pars field create a sea of fire visible across the horizon.
Zagros Folded Belt
Incredible bird's-eye view of the 'whaleback' ridges and limestone formations typical of Fars Province.
Zayandeh River
As you descend into Esfahan, you can often spot the winding path of the Zayandeh Rood cutting through the arid landscape.
Book a window seat on the left for morning flights to ensure the sun is behind you, providing better contrast for the mountain ridges. Look out immediately after departure for the industrial scale of the gas refineries.
Nayband Marine Park
A glimpse of Iran's first marine national park with its unique mangrove forests and sandy beaches.
Dena Mountain Range
On clear days, the higher, often snow-capped peaks of the Central Zagros are visible in the distance to the east.
Central Plateau
The transition from the rugged mountains into the vast, high-altitude desert plains of central Iran.
Esfahan City Perimeter
Panoramic views of the expanding urban sprawl of Esfahan and its surrounding agricultural green belts during approach.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights, as the setting sun illuminates the eastern slopes of the mountains. Keep an eye out for the stark contrast between the desert floor and the green oasis zones near the city.
Distance: 603 km (375 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr
Departure: PGU (27.379601, 52.737701)
Arrival: IFN (32.75080108642578, 51.86130142211914)
Route Type: Domestic
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