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THR → MED
Which side of the plane to sit from Mehrabad International Airport (Teheran) to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (Madinah)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the most rugged peaks of the Zagros Mountains and the striking volcanic landscapes of the Hijaz region during the final approach.
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High Zagros Peaks
Gaze upon the highest and most jagged sections of the western Iranian mountains, often snow-capped in winter months.
Shatt al-Arab Delta
The strategic confluence of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers near the Iraqi and Kuwaiti borders.
Kuwait City Skyline
Depending on the specific air corridor, a distant view of the Kuwaiti coast and its iconic urban development.
An Nafud Sands
The massive northern Saudi desert known for its high, crescent-shaped dunes and intense heat hazes.
Harrat Volcanic Fields
Surreal landscapes of black basaltic lava flows that mark the approach to the Hijaz mountains near Madinah.
The right side is essential for seeing the volcanic 'Harrats' about 20 minutes before landing, which are geographically unique to this region. On afternoon flights, this side offers dramatic sunset views over the Arabian Peninsula, though window glare can be an issue.
Book Hotels in MadinahZagros Fold Belt
View the remarkable geological ridges of the southern Zagros range, characterized by long, parallel limestone folds.
Central Iranian Plateau
The vast, arid expanse of the Iranian interior, featuring salt flats and dramatic desert topography.
Ad-Dahna Desert
A striking corridor of reddish sand dunes that connects the northern An Nafud with the southern Rub' al Khali.
Madinah Urban Sprawl
A panoramic view of the modern expansion of the holy city and its surrounding date palm oases upon descent.
Select the left side for morning flights to keep the sun behind you, ensuring better visibility and photography conditions of the Zagros folds. Watch for the shifting colors of the Saudi sands as the flight progresses south, ranging from pale beige to deep ochre.
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Get eSIMs for Saudi ArabiaDistance: 1,665 km (1,035 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 13 min
Departure: THR (35.68920135498047, 51.31340026855469)
Arrival: MED (24.5534, 39.705101)
Route Type: International
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