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SHJ → DYU
Which side of the plane to sit from Sharjah International Airport (Sharjah) to Dushanbe Airport (Dushanbe)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic transition from the turquoise Persian Gulf to the surreal yardangs of the Lut Desert and the towering, snow-capped peaks of the Hindu Kush mountain range in northern Afghanistan.
Persian Gulf Coastline
Clear views of the Sharjah and Ajman shorelines transitioning into the deep blue of the Gulf.
Dasht-e Lut Yardangs
Alien-looking wind-sculpted rock formations in one of the hottest places on Earth.
Central Hindu Kush
Stunning views of the high-altitude peaks and deep valleys of central and northern Afghanistan.
Dushanbe Cityscape
A panoramic view of the Tajik capital and its surrounding green spaces during the final descent.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. This side provides the best perspective of the Lut Desert's unique geology and the most rugged sections of the Afghan mountain passes. Keep your camera ready as you cross the Iranian coastline for high-contrast desert-to-sea shots.
Hajar Mountains
Rugged limestone peaks of the northern UAE and Oman visible shortly after takeoff.
Sistan Salt Flats
Expansive white salt basins and seasonal lakes near the Iran-Afghanistan border.
Pamir Outskirts
Distant views of the massive Pamir range, often referred to as the 'Roof of the World'.
Varzob River Valley
Lush greenery and mountain streams leading the way into the Dushanbe basin.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to enjoy the golden hour light hitting the Pamir foothills. It offers a better view of the Hajar Mountains during departure. Look out for the intricate patterns of dried riverbeds in the Sistan Basin halfway through the journey.
Distance: 1,928 km (1,198 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 34 min
Departure: SHJ (25.32859992980957, 55.5172004699707)
Arrival: DYU (38.5433006287, 68.8249969482)
Route Type: International
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