SHJ → IKA

Qeshm Island

Glimpse the eastern edge of the Persian Gulf and the distinctive dolphin-shaped Qeshm Island upon entering Iranian airspace.

Central Zagros Peaks

Fly parallel to the highest sections of the Zagros, featuring snow-capped peaks like Zard-Kuh during winter months.

Namak Salt Lake

A massive, white salt crust desert lake located south of Tehran, providing a surreal, lunar-like landscape.

Holy City of Qom

On the descent into IKA, you can often spot the golden domes and urban sprawl of Qom to the east.

Mount Damavand (Distant)

On very clear days during the final approach, look north past Tehran to spot the iconic volcanic cone of Damavand.

Sharjah & Dubai Skyline

Immediately after takeoff, catch glimpses of the dense urban grid of Sharjah and the distant Burj Khalifa.

Persian Gulf Blue

Cross the turquoise waters of the Gulf, spotting oil tankers and offshore platforms dotting the maritime routes.

Lavan and Kish Islands

Depending on the specific airway, you may see the white-sand peripheries of Iran's southern resort islands.

Western Zagros Ranges

Observe the rugged, folded limestone ridges of the Zagros as the aircraft transitions into the Iranian heartland.