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SRY → MHD
Which side of the plane to sit from Dasht-e Naz Airport (Dasht-e-naz) to Mashhad International Airport (Mashhad)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers breathtaking views of the eastern Alborz mountain range, the ancient Hyrcanian forests, and a more scenic approach into the sprawling city of Mashhad.
Eastern Alborz Peaks
Spectacular views of high-altitude jagged peaks that remain snow-capped for much of the year.
Hyrcanian Forests
Fly over the UNESCO-listed ancient temperate rainforests that carpet the northern slopes of the mountains.
Mount Damavand
On clear days, the iconic volcanic cone of Iran's highest peak can be seen far to the southwest shortly after departure.
Gorgan Cityscape
A clear view of the city of Gorgan sitting precisely where the mountains meet the northern plains.
Mashhad Approach
During the descent, the right side often provides a panoramic view of the Imam Reza Shrine complex and the city's vast urban sprawl.
Sit on the right for the most dramatic mountain scenery. For the best photography, choose a flight that departs in the late afternoon when the 'golden hour' light hits the Alborz peaks. During winter, the contrast between the white snow and the brown Khorasan earth is stunning.
Caspian Sea Coastline
Just after takeoff from Sari, catch a glimpse of the southern shores of the world's largest inland body of water.
Golestan National Park
Observe the transition from lush coastal greenery to the rugged, forested mountains of the eastern range.
Kopet Dag Range
View the natural mountain border that separates Iran from the deserts of Turkmenistan to the north.
Bojnurd Valley
The capital of North Khorasan province is often visible nestled within a deep mountain valley.
The left side is best for morning flights to avoid the direct southern sun. It provides a unique perspective of the border geography and the vast plains of Central Asia in the distance. Look out for the turquoise agricultural patches near Gorgan.
Distance: 578 km (359 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 58 min
Departure: SRY (36.635799408, 53.1935997009)
Arrival: MHD (36.235198974609375, 59.64099884033203)
Route Type: Domestic
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