During descent, the right side offers spectacular vistas of the snow-capped Hindu Kush mountain range as the plane maneuvers into the Kabul basin.
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the most dramatic peaks of the Hindu Kush and the lush valleys leading into the Kabul basin.
The right side offers breathtaking, close-up views of the towering Hindu Kush mountain range and the massive Tarbela Dam shortly after takeoff.
This short but intense flight crosses the rugged border between Pakistan and Afghanistan. The Right Side (North) is preferred as it offers a continuous panorama of the massive Hindu Kush mountain range and follows the natural path of the Kabul River gorge.
The right side provides a dramatic front-row seat to the Kopet Dag mountains and the high-altitude peaks of the Hindu Kush during the approach into Kabul.
The right side offers a superior sequence of dramatic landmarks including the massive Lake Van, the snow-capped peak of Mount Ararat, and a thrilling descent over the rugged ridges of the Hindu Kush mountains.
The left side provides an unparalleled view of the Burj Khalifa upon departure, the dramatic geological formations of the Lut Desert, and the most rugged peaks of the Hindu Kush on approach to Kabul.
The left side offers spectacular views of the snow-capped Hindu Kush and Koh-e-Baba mountain ranges, providing a more dramatic and iconic Afghan landscape.
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the towering Alborz mountains upon departure and the majestic, snow-capped Hindu Kush during the approach to Kabul.
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic transition from the Indo-Gangetic plains to the towering, snow-capped peaks of the Hindu Kush mountains.
The Left Side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic, snow-capped peaks of the Hindu Kush and the Koh-i-Baba ranges, which dominate the northern horizon throughout the flight.
The right side provides a superior vantage point for the geological wonders of the Zagros Mountains and the UNESCO-listed Lut Desert, concluding with a dramatic descent over the Afghan highlands.
The left side offers the most dramatic views of the Iranian plateau's unique desert geology and the high-altitude ridges of the southern Hindu Kush range.