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SHJ → KHI
Which side of the plane to sit from Sharjah International Airport (Sharjah) to Jinnah International Airport (Karachi)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a dramatic perspective of the rugged Makran mountain range and the unique geological formations of the Iranian and Pakistani coastlines as they meet the Arabian Sea.
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Sharjah & Ajman Skyline
Immediate views of the Khalid Lagoon and the dense urban architecture of the Northern Emirates upon departure.
Al Hajar Mountains
The sharp, arid peaks of the Hajar range stretching through the Musandam Peninsula.
Makran Coastline
Stunning vistas where the desert mountains of Iran and Pakistan drop vertically into the turquoise sea.
Hingol National Park
Look for the unique rock formations and mud volcanoes along the Balochistan coast, including the famous 'Princess of Hope'.
Hub Dam & Lake
A large turquoise reservoir that marks the final approach phase into Karachi's airspace.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct glare from the southern sun. This side is superior for landscape photography as it tracks the dramatic coastal cliffs. Look out for the 'Hammerhead' peninsula of Gwadar about halfway through the flight. Ensure your window is clean, as the high-altitude haze over the Arabian Sea can sometimes soften the contrast of the mountains.
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Dubai Silhouette
Depending on the departure path, a distant view of the Burj Khalifa and the Dubai coastline to the southwest.
Gulf of Oman Shipping
Observation of the world's busiest oil tanker lanes entering the Strait of Hormuz.
Churna Island
A small, isolated rock island near the Karachi coast popular for diving, visible during the descent.
Port Qasim & Manora
The industrial heart of Karachi, featuring massive cargo ships and the historic Manora lighthouse on final approach.
Arabian Sea Horizon
Uninterrupted views of the deep blue sea, perfect for sunset flights heading East.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to witness spectacular sunsets over the Arabian Sea. During the descent into KHI, this side provides the best view of the industrial shipping ports and the sprawling coastline of southern Karachi. If the flight path approaches from the west, you may see the mouth of the Indus River delta to the south.
Book Hotels in KarachiDistance: 1,173 km (729 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 34 min
Departure: SHJ (25.32859992980957, 55.5172004699707)
Arrival: KHI (24.9065, 67.160797)
Route Type: International
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