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RAS → THR
Which side of the plane to sit from Sardar-e-Jangal Airport (Rasht) to Mehrabad International Airport (Teheran)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most dramatic panoramic views of the Alborz mountain range and the iconic, snow-capped cone of Mount Damavand as the flight heads south towards the capital.
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Hyrcanian Forests
The lush, UNESCO-listed green canopy of the Gilan province stretching from the coast to the mountain foothills.
Alborz High Peaks
Dramatic views of the central Alborz crest, featuring jagged limestone ridges and deep alpine valleys.
Mount Damavand
On clear days, the perfectly symmetrical peak of Iran's highest mountain is visible to the east during the cruise phase.
Northern Tehran Districts
As the plane crosses the final mountain ridge, the upscale neighborhoods of Shemiranat appear nestled against the slopes.
Book an early morning flight for the best visibility; the Alborz mountains are often crystal clear before the midday haze or Tehran's urban smog sets in. Look for the distinct transition from the humid green north to the arid brown southern slopes. If flying in winter, the entire mountain range will be blanketed in thick snow, providing incredible contrast.
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Sefidrud Reservoir
The massive turquoise waters of the Manjil Dam, a critical water source for the region's agriculture.
Manjil Wind Farm
Dozens of white wind turbines dotting the landscape in the famously windy Manjil mountain pass.
Alam-Kuh Massif
Distances views of the rugged Takht-e Soleyman wilderness, home to Iran's second highest peak.
Karaj Cityscape
The sprawling urban expanse of Karaj, Tehran's major satellite city, visible during the final descent into Mehrabad.
The right side is excellent for viewing the Sefidrud river valley and the impressive engineering of the Manjil Dam. Keep an eye out for the 'Caspian Fog' phenomenon, where clouds are frequently trapped against the northern side of the mountains while the southern side remains perfectly clear. This side typically gets better light during late afternoon flights as the sun moves west.
Book Hotels in TeheranDistance: 237 km (147 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 24 min
Departure: RAS (37.323333, 49.617778)
Arrival: THR (35.68920135498047, 51.31340026855469)
Route Type: Domestic
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