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RAS → PGU
Which side of the plane to sit from Sardar-e-Jangal Airport (Rasht) to Persian Gulf International Airport (Khalije Fars)?
Right Side of the Plane
While both sides offer stunning views of Iran's diverse topography, the right side provides a more dramatic perspective of the Alborz descent, the complex folding of the Zagros Mountains, and the striking transition to the Persian Gulf coastline.
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Gilan Rainforests
Immediate views of the lush, emerald-green Hyrcanian forests during the climb out of Rasht.
Zagros Folds
Spectacular views of the 'Folded Belt' where tectonic forces have created perfect, wave-like mountain ridges.
Karun River Tributaries
Glancing views of the turquoise waters snaking through deep limestone canyons in the Lorestan region.
South Pars Industrial Zone
The massive scale of the gas processing plants and flares becomes visible during the descent into Asaluyeh.
Persian Gulf Horizon
As the plane banks for arrival at PGU, enjoy the deep blue contrast of the Gulf against the arid coastal cliffs.
The right side is superior for afternoon flights as the sun will be behind you, highlighting the textures of the Zagros Mountains. Keep your camera ready during the final 15 minutes of the flight; the descent over the 'Badlands' topography near the coast is otherworldly. Look for the distinct salt domes that dot the landscape near the destination.
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Mount Damavand
On clear days, Asia's highest volcano is visible in the distance to the southeast as you clear the Alborz range.
Namak Lake
The vast, white crystalline surface of the Qom Salt Lake appears as a brilliant desert mirror mid-flight.
Isfahan Cityscape
View the historic layout of 'Half the World' and the Zayanderuh river path cutting through the urban grid.
Dasht-e Kavir Edge
The eastern horizon showcases the beginning of the Great Salt Desert with its unique golden and ocher hues.
Sit on the left for morning flights to see the sun illuminate the Alborz peaks. This side is also better for spotting the sprawling urban centers of central Iran. Use a polarising filter for photos to cut through the high-altitude haze often found over the central plateau.
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Get eSIMs for IranDistance: 1,144 km (711 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 32 min
Departure: RAS (37.323333, 49.617778)
Arrival: PGU (27.379601, 52.737701)
Route Type: Domestic
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