ZAH → GBT

Dasht-e Lut Yardangs

Massive sand ridges and 'Kalut' formations that create a Martian-like landscape in the UNESCO World Heritage desert.

Namak Salt Flats

Blinding white salt pans that glisten against the orange desert floor near the borders of South Khorasan.

Central Alborz Vista

As the flight nears Gorgan, the high peaks of the eastern Alborz range appear, often capped with snow.

Gorgan Plain Transition

The rapid change from arid desert to the lush, green agricultural plains surrounding Gorgan is most visible here.

Gorgan City Approach

A clear view of the city layout as it sits at the base of the forested mountain slopes.

Eastern Frontier Ranges

Rugged, jagged mountain peaks that run along the border between Iran and Afghanistan.

Birjand Cityscape

The provincial capital of South Khorasan is often visible as a sprawling urban oasis in the arid landscape.

Golestan National Park

Dense, ancient Hyrcanian forests that cover the mountains as you enter the Golestan province.

Caspian Lowlands

Intensive farming and irrigation networks stretching toward the Turkmenistan border to the north.