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SHJ → ROV
Which side of the plane to sit from Sharjah International Airport (Sharjah) to Platov International Airport (Rostov)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the dramatic Zagros and Caucasus mountain ranges, along with the coastline of the Persian Gulf and the Caspian Sea's western edge.
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Persian Gulf Coast
Aerial views of the turquoise waters and the rugged coastline of the Musandam Peninsula shortly after takeoff.
Zagros Mountains
Dramatic, folded limestone ridges and snow-capped peaks as the flight traverses western Iran.
Baku and the Caspian
Possible views of the Absheron Peninsula and the Azerbaijani capital sitting on the edge of the Caspian Sea.
Great Caucasus Range
Breathtaking views of the high-altitude peaks separating Georgia and Russia, including the majestic Mount Elbrus.
Don River Basin
The winding Don River and the lush agricultural plains of the Rostov region during the final descent.
For the best experience, choose a window seat on the left for a sunset flight; the light hitting the Caucasus peaks is spectacular. Keep an eye out for Mount Elbrus, the highest peak in Europe, which may be visible if the flight path stays slightly west. Use a polarising filter for photos to cut through the haze over the Caspian Sea.
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Iranian Plateau
Vast, arid landscapes and salt basins of central Iran stretching toward the horizon.
Central Caspian Sea
An endless horizon of the world's largest inland body of water, often appearing deep blue or grey.
Kalmykia Steppes
The unique, flat, and semi-arid landscape of the Republic of Kalmykia as you enter Russian airspace.
Rostov-on-Don Outskirts
A clear view of the sprawling industrial and residential areas of the Rostov region as you bank for landing.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. It provides a sense of the immense scale of the Caspian Sea and the vastness of the Russian steppes. Watch for the change in landscape from the brown tones of Iran to the green and gold patterns of the Russian breadbasket.
Book Hotels in RostovDistance: 2,820 km (1,752 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 46 min
Departure: SHJ (25.32859992980957, 55.5172004699707)
Arrival: ROV (47.493888, 39.924722)
Route Type: International
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