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TAS → SHJ
Which side of the plane to sit from Tashkent International Airport (Tashkent) to Sharjah International Airport (Sharjah)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic approach into the UAE, featuring the turquoise waters of the Persian Gulf and the iconic skylines of Sharjah and Dubai.
Syr Darya River
The winding path of one of Central Asia's most important rivers seen shortly after departure.
Karakum Gas Fields
Visible industrial flares and desert infrastructure while crossing Turkmenistan.
Isfahan & Central Iran
Potential views of major Iranian urban centers and the surrounding agricultural oases.
Persian Gulf Coastline
The striking contrast between the deep blue gulf waters and the white sandy shores of the UAE.
Dubai Skyline
On clear days, the Burj Khalifa and the distant skyscrapers of Sheikh Zayed Road are visible during the descent into SHJ.
Sharjah Waterfront
Direct views of Khalid Lagoon, Al Majaz Waterfront, and the Sharjah Corniche just before touchdown.
Choose the right side for the 'money shot' of the UAE coast. During afternoon flights, the sun will be behind you as you fly south, providing excellent lighting for photography of the Persian Gulf and the Sharjah lagoons.
Tashkent Cityscape
Aerial views of the Uzbek capital's grid layout and the Tashkent TV Tower shortly after takeoff.
Kyzylkum Desert
Vast stretches of red sand dunes and arid landscapes across southern Uzbekistan.
Kopet Dag Mountains
Rugged mountain ridges marking the natural border between Turkmenistan and Iran.
Dasht-e Kavir
The Great Salt Desert of Iran, featuring unique salt crust formations and patterns visible from cruise altitude.
Southern Zagros Peaks
Dramatic limestone ridges and deep canyons of the eastern Zagros range in Iran.
Sharjah Industrial Area
Clear views of the Sharjah interior and the Hajar Mountains in the distance during the final descent.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and glare while viewing the Iranian plateaus. It is also the better side for spotting the remote mountain villages of the Zagros range.
Distance: 2,179 km (1,354 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 54 min
Departure: TAS (41.257900238000005, 69.2811965942)
Arrival: SHJ (25.32859992980957, 55.5172004699707)
Route Type: International
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