While takeoff offers interesting estuary views on the right, the landing approach on the left provides more visually dramatic and varied scenery—the Judean Hills' topography and the Mediterranean coastline create stronger visual interest than the flat Persian Gulf region.
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Flight Path
Abadan to Tel Aviv is 796 miles (1,281 km), a flight of about 2 hours 15 minutes.
The flight path crosses the northern Persian Gulf, then transitions over Iraq's southern marshlands and the Euphrates River valley. The aircraft passes east of Baghdad airspace, then enters Syrian airspace before turning south toward the Levantine coast. Notable features include the Tigris-Euphrates river system, the Syrian Desert's eastern edge, and the Anti-Lebanon Mountains as the aircraft approaches the eastern Mediterranean.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from ABD
RIGHTRight-side seats offer views of the Shatt al-Arab estuary and the Persian Gulf coastline as the aircraft climbs northwest. The waterway and tidal marshlands are distinctive from altitude and visible during the initial climb-out phase.
Landing at TLV
LEFTLeft-side seats provide views of the Judean Hills and the approach corridor over central Israel. As the aircraft descends toward Ben Gurion, the terrain transitions from the coastal plain to the hill country, offering clear views of the landscape's topography and urban sprawl around Tel Aviv.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Abadan (ABD) to Ben Gurion (TLV)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Abadan to Tel Aviv. While takeoff offers interesting estuary views on the right, the landing approach on the left provides more visually dramatic and varied scenery—the Judean Hills' topography and the Mediterranean coastline create stronger visual interest than the flat Persian Gulf region.
What can I see during takeoff from Abadan in Abadan?
During takeoff from Abadan (ABD), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Shatt al-Arab estuary and the Persian Gulf coastline as the aircraft climbs northwest. The waterway and tidal marshlands are distinctive from altitude and visible during the initial climb-out phase. Notable sights include: Shatt al-Arab estuary, Persian Gulf, Abadan refinery complex, Karun River delta.
What can I see when landing at Ben Gurion in Tel Aviv?
When landing at Ben Gurion (TLV), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide views of the Judean Hills and the approach corridor over central Israel. As the aircraft descends toward Ben Gurion, the terrain transitions from the coastal plain to the hill country, offering clear views of the landscape's topography and urban sprawl around Tel Aviv. Notable sights include: Judean Hills, Tel Aviv metropolitan area, Mediterranean coastline, Dead Sea rift valley (distant).
How long is the flight from Abadan to Tel Aviv?
The flight from Abadan (ABD) to Ben Gurion (TLV) takes about 2 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 796 miles (1,281 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Abadan to Tel Aviv flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the northern Persian Gulf, then transitions over Iraq's southern marshlands and the Euphrates River valley. The aircraft passes east of Baghdad airspace, then enters Syrian airspace before turning south toward the Levantine coast. Notable features include the Tigris-Euphrates river system, the Syrian Desert's eastern edge, and the Anti-Lebanon Mountains as the aircraft approaches the eastern Mediterranean.