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SHJ → TSE
Which side of the plane to sit from Sharjah International Airport (Sharjah) to Astana International Airport (Tselinograd)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular view of Mount Damavand, the highest peak in the Middle East, along with the striking geological formations of the Iranian deserts and the futuristic arrival into Astana.
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Hajar Mountains
The jagged, dark peaks bordering the UAE and Oman visible shortly after departure.
Mount Damavand
The iconic, snow-capped volcanic cone of Iran's highest mountain, standing at 5,610 meters.
Dasht-e Kavir
The 'Great Salt Desert' featuring surreal, swirling salt crusts and wind-eroded geological patterns.
Ashgabat Vicinity
The outskirts of Turkmenistan's white-marble capital can often be spotted near the Kopet Dag range.
Astana Architecture
Clear views of the Bayterek Tower and the modern Expo city during the final descent into TSE.
This is the 'Damavand side.' To see this massive volcano, look out approximately 90-110 minutes after takeoff. For evening flights, this side provides a stunning sunset over the Central Asian desert. On approach to Astana, the right side often gets a better view of the Ishim River and the city's unique 21st-century architecture.
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Sharjah & Dubai Skyline
Dramatic views of the UAE coastline and the Burj Khalifa in the distance immediately after takeoff.
Zagros Mountains
The rugged, folded limestone ridges of western Iran provide a textured landscape for hundreds of miles.
Caspian Sea Coast
Depending on the specific airway, you may track the southern and eastern coastline of the world's largest inland sea.
Ustyurt Plateau
A vast, high-altitude desert wasteland in Kazakhstan known for its dramatic cliffs and white chalk deposits.
The Kazakh Steppe
The endless, flat grasslands of Central Asia stretching toward the horizon as you head north.
The left side is preferable for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. It offers a more consistent view of the Iranian mountain ranges and the southern reaches of the Caspian Sea. Keep your camera ready shortly after takeoff from SHJ for the best urban landscape shots.
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Get eSIMs for KazakhstanDistance: 3,163 km (1,965 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 43 min
Departure: SHJ (25.32859992980957, 55.5172004699707)
Arrival: TSE (51.02220153808594, 71.46690368652344)
Route Type: International
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