ZAH → MHD

Sistan Border Ranges

The jagged peaks along the Iran-Afghanistan border provide a dramatic, craggy landscape shortly after takeoff from Zahedan.

Birjand Skyline

View the capital of South Khorasan province, an oasis city known for its historic forts and unique architecture.

Binalud Mountain Range

As you approach Mashhad, the high peaks of the Binalud range rise to the north, often capped with snow in winter months.

Imam Reza Shrine

During the final descent into Mashhad, the golden dome of the massive shrine complex is often visible, standing out against the city grid.

Lut Desert Expanse

The western horizon features the vast, UNESCO-listed Dasht-e Lut, known for its extreme temperatures and massive sand dunes.

Ancient Qanat Systems

Look for lines of circular mounds in the desert floor, indicating the ancient underground irrigation tunnels still used today.

Torbat-e Heydarieh

As you move north, you will pass over this region, the world's capital of saffron production, surrounded by arid agricultural plains.

Kuh-e Sorkh

Dramatic red-tinted mountain formations that provide a stark contrast to the surrounding beige desert sands.