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THR → PGU
Which side of the plane to sit from Mehrabad International Airport (Teheran) to Persian Gulf International Airport (Khalije Fars)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a front-row seat to the most dramatic peaks of the Zagros Mountain range and the spectacular descent over the industrial coastline of the Persian Gulf.
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Dena Mountain Range
The highest sub-range of the Zagros, featuring over 40 peaks above 4,000 meters, often snow-capped.
Bakhtiari Valleys
Deep, rugged limestone canyons and remote highland valleys visible through the central portion of the route.
Persian Gulf Coast
The stunning transition from the arid brown mountains to the turquoise waters of the Gulf during descent.
South Pars Infrastructure
An incredible aerial view of the massive gas refineries and industrial ports of Asaluyeh near the airport.
Anticline Formations
Perfect examples of 'whaleback' mountains, providing a textbook view of structural geology from above.
Choose the right side for afternoon flights to witness the sunset casting long, dramatic shadows over the Zagros peaks. As you approach PGU, watch for the massive industrial flares of the South Pars gas field; they are especially visible and impressive during twilight or night flights.
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Tehran Metropolis
A sweeping view of the Iranian capital's urban sprawl against the Alborz backdrop shortly after departure.
Namak Lake
A massive, shimmering white salt crust landscape located near the city of Qom.
Maranjab Desert
The golden dunes and arid plains marking the western edge of the Great Salt Desert (Dasht-e Kavir).
Central Zagros Ridges
Distinctive parallel mountain ridges that showcase the unique geological folding of the Iranian plateau.
The left side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. Keep a lookout approximately 20 minutes into the flight for the brilliant white expanse of Namak Lake. During the winter, the contrast between the white salt and the brown earth is particularly striking.
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Get eSIMs for IranDistance: 934 km (580 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 33 min
Departure: THR (35.68920135498047, 51.31340026855469)
Arrival: PGU (27.379601, 52.737701)
Route Type: Domestic
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