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THR → DEF
Which side of the plane to sit from Mehrabad International Airport (Teheran) to Dezful Airport (Dezful)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a front-row seat to the most dramatic transitions of the Zagros Mountains, including high snow-capped peaks and the spectacular Dez Dam and reservoir shortly before landing.
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Oshtorankuh Peaks
Spectacular views of the 'Alps of Iran,' with high altitude peaks that remain snow-covered well into summer.
Dez Dam & Reservoir
The highlight of the trip: a massive arch dam holding back a deep blue lake nestled within limestone canyons.
Dez River Canyons
Intricate, steep-walled gorges carved by the water through the Zagros foothills as the plane descends.
Ancient Plains
The dramatic transition from rugged vertical cliffs to the flat, fertile agricultural emerald-green plains of Dezful.
The right side is essential for seeing the Dez Dam during the descent into Dezful. Request a window seat forward of the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the reservoir and the canyon systems. In the afternoon, the sun will be on this side, so have your sunglasses ready.
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Southern Tehran Sprawl
Aerial views of the historic Rey district and the industrial outskirts of the capital immediately after takeoff.
Namak Salt Lake
On clear days, the shimmering white expanse of the Great Salt Lake near Qom is visible in the distant east.
Zagros Inner Ridges
A continuous display of the parallel 'folded' mountain structures characteristic of western Iran.
Karkheh River Basin
The winding path of one of Iran's longest rivers as it flows toward the Khuzestan plains.
Sit on the left for softer morning light if flying early. This side is better for observing the geological 'waves' of the mountain ranges, though it misses the most famous landmarks of the descent.
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Get eSIMs for IranDistance: 451 km (280 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 45 min
Departure: THR (35.68920135498047, 51.31340026855469)
Arrival: DEF (32.434399, 48.397597999999995)
Route Type: Domestic
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