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TUK → DBA
Which side of the plane to sit from Turbat International Airport (Turbat) to Dalbandin Airport (Dalbandin)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers a front-row seat to the dramatic tectonic folding of the Siahan Range and the rugged interior mountains of Balochistan, which are particularly stunning under the afternoon sun.
Siahan Range
Parallel ridges of sedimentary rock that look like giant ripples in the earth, running along the flight path.
Arid Canyons
Deeply eroded seasonal riverbeds and wadis that create intricate, fractal-like patterns across the mountain slopes.
Chagai Hills
The mineral-rich volcanic mountains near Dalbandin, famous for their unique geological composition and dark hues.
Remote Mud Outposts
Small, isolated clusters of traditional Baloch dwellings that highlight the extreme isolation of this geographic region.
The right side is exceptional during afternoon flights as the sun hits the Siahan Range, creating deep shadows that emphasize the mountain folds. Look for the 'Karez' irrigation systems—underground channels marked by circular surface holes—near the base of the mountains.
Kech River Valley
The lush date palm groves of Turbat provide a rare splash of green against the desert floor immediately after takeoff.
Hamun-e-Mashkel
A massive seasonal dry salt lake on the horizon near the Iran border, appearing as a vast shimmering white basin.
Kharan Desert Dunes
Expansive fields of shifting sand dunes that showcase the raw, wind-swept beauty of the Balochistan plateau.
Quetta-Taftan Artery
The remote road and rail corridor that connects Pakistan to Iran, visible as thin lines in the immense wilderness.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the harsh southern sun. This side is ideal for spotting the unique salt crusts of the Hamun-e-Mashkel. Use polarized sunglasses to better distinguish the subtle color variations in the desert sands.
Distance: 349 km (217 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 35 min
Departure: TUK (25.98640060424805, 63.03020095825195)
Arrival: DBA (28.8782997131, 64.3998031616)
Route Type: Domestic
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