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UET → MHD
Which side of the plane to sit from Quetta International Airport (Quetta) to Mashhad International Airport (Mashhad)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the high-altitude Toba Kakar range on the Afghan border and a spectacular panoramic approach over the Binalud Mountains into the holy city of Mashhad.
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Toba Kakar Range
Dramatic mountain ridges forming the natural boundary between Pakistan and Afghanistan shortly after departure.
Helmand River Basin
The distant greenery and irrigated patches of the Helmand valley visible across the Afghan border.
Binalud Mountains
The 'Roof of Khorasan', featuring snow-capped peaks that dominate the northern horizon during the descent.
Mashhad Cityscape
A sprawling view of Iran's second-largest city, with the golden dome of the Imam Reza Shrine visible in the center.
Torbat-e Jam
The historic town and its surroundings visible as the flight enters the northern Khorasan Razavi province.
Choose the right side for morning flights to have the sun behind you, illuminating the Afghan border mountains. On the final approach into Mashhad, this side typically offers a clear view of the urban sprawl and religious landmarks.
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Chiltan Mountains
The rugged limestone peaks of the Hazarganji-Chiltan National Park immediately visible after takeoff from Quetta.
Dasht-e Lut
Aerial perspective of the vast Lut Desert, a UNESCO site known for some of the hottest recorded surface temperatures on Earth.
Salt Flats of Eastern Iran
Distinctive white mineral crusts and salt pans shimmering in the arid basins of the Sistan region.
Yardang Formations
Unique wind-sculpted rock ridges that look like giant furrows in the desert sand.
Sit on the left for evening flights to catch the dramatic shadows over the Lut Desert. This side is also better for spotting the remote volcanic peaks of the Iranian plateau if visibility is high.
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Get eSIMs for IranDistance: 950 km (590 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 35 min
Departure: UET (30.251399993896484, 66.93779754638672)
Arrival: MHD (36.235198974609375, 59.64099884033203)
Route Type: International
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