The approach offers a dramatic view of the fold-and-thrust mountain belts of Southern Iran and the vast, dry basins surrounding the airport.
The right side provides the most dramatic views of the Doha skyline immediately after takeoff and a spectacular perspective of the folded salt domes and jagged terrain of the Fars province upon approach into Lar.
The left side offers a front-row seat to the stunning pink waters of Lake Maharloo shortly after takeoff, followed by exceptional views of the intricate geological folds of the eastern Zagros range.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for urban landmarks like Qom, the mirror-like Howz-e Soltan salt lake, and the dramatic, rugged folds of the central Zagros Mountains.
The left side offers an unparalleled view of the iconic Dubai skyline immediately after takeoff, followed by a scenic crossing of the Persian Gulf and a front-row seat to the dramatic coastal islands of Iran.
The right side of the aircraft offers a more diverse range of landmarks, including the northern UAE coastline, the dramatic Musandam Peninsula, and the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
The left side provides a front-row seat to the dramatic geological transition between the Persian Gulf and the jagged, folded ridges of the Iranian mainland.