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UET → ISB
Which side of the plane to sit from Quetta International Airport (Quetta) to New Islamabad International Airport (Islamabad)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side of the aircraft offers spectacular views of the rugged Sulaiman Mountain Range and, on clear days, the distant snow-capped peaks of the Hindu Kush and Himalayan ranges during the approach into Islamabad.
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Koh-i-Takatu
Rugged limestone peaks surrounding Quetta, visible immediately after takeoff.
Takht-e-Sulaiman
The highest peak of the Sulaiman Range, known as the 'Throne of Solomon,' visible to the North.
Indus River
A dramatic crossing over the massive Indus River as it winds through the plains near Dera Ismail Khan.
Salt Range
The unique geological formations of the Salt Range and the Soan River basin during the descent.
Margalla Hills
Dense green hills framing the Potohar Plateau as the flight enters the Islamabad airspace.
Choose a morning flight to catch the sun illuminating the eastern faces of the Sulaiman Range. On exceptionally clear winter days, look far north to spot Nanga Parbat on the horizon. During the landing phase, this side offers the best view of the planned layout of Islamabad.
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Zhob River Valley
The fertile agricultural patches following the Zhob river through the arid mountain landscape.
Sulaiman Foothills
The dramatic transition from the high Balochistan plateau to the lower Indus plains.
Dera Ismail Khan
Aerial views of the historic city situated on the west bank of the Indus River.
Punjab Plains
A patchwork of agricultural fields stretching toward the horizon as the plane nears the Potohar region.
Rawalpindi Urban Sprawl
The dense urban landscape of Rawalpindi visible just before touching down at ISB airport.
The right side is excellent for afternoon flights to avoid direct glare from the sun. It provides a better perspective of the vastness of the Indus Basin. Keep an eye out for the large irrigation canals that spider-web across the landscape near the middle of the flight.
Book Hotels in IslamabadDistance: 668 km (415 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 7 min
Departure: UET (30.251399993896484, 66.93779754638672)
Arrival: ISB (33.560713, 72.851613)
Route Type: Domestic
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