SYZ → ABD

Central Zagros Peaks

Stunning views of the folded limestone ridges and deep canyons that define the high Zagros landscape.

Dena Massif Distant View

Depending on the specific flight path, the snow-capped peaks of the Dena range may be visible to the North-Northwest.

Karun River Meanders

Watch as Iran's most effluent river carves a serpentine path through the mountains and enters the plains.

Khuzestan Plain Transition

The dramatic point where the rugged mountain ridges abruptly drop off into the flat, fertile sedimentary plains.

Agricultural Patchwork

The geometric patterns of green and gold fields surrounding Ahvaz and Abadan as the plane descends.

Persian Gulf Horizon

On clear days, the distant blue shimmer of the Persian Gulf and the coastline near Bushehr can be spotted to the south.

Shadegan Wetland

A massive, shimmering expanse of water and reeds that serves as one of Iran's most important wildlife habitats.

Mahshahr Industrial Zone

The complex network of pipelines and petrochemical plants near the coast, particularly striking due to its scale.

Arvand Rud (Shatt al-Arab)

The wide border river between Iran and Iraq, lined with extensive date palm groves during the final approach.

Oil Refinery Flares

The iconic gas flares of the Abadan Refinery, which are especially visible and atmospheric during evening flights.