At Shahid Ashrafi Esfahani in Bakhtaran: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Zagros Mountain range (west), Karun River valley (southwest), Kermanshah city sprawl (south), elevated plateau terrain (northwest).

When taking off from Shahid Ashrafi Esfahani (KSH), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats offer views of the Zagros Mountains immediately west of the airport as the aircraft climbs. The terrain rises dramatically in that direction, creating more interesting topography than the flatter plains to the east. You'll also see the Karun River valley and surrounding ridges that define the landscape around Kermanshah. Notable sights include: Zagros Mountain range (west), Karun River valley (southwest), Kermanshah city sprawl (south), elevated plateau terrain (northwest).

When landing at Shahid Ashrafi Esfahani (KSH), sit on the Left side for the best views. Approaching Shahid Ashrafi Esfahani Airport from the typical east or northeast vectors, the left side offers views of the Zagros Mountains and the Karun River valley system that dominates the landscape around Bakhtaran. The right side faces toward flatter terrain with less distinctive features. Notable sights include: Zagros Mountain range (southeast of airport), Karun River and its tributaries in the valley floor, Bakhtaran city sprawl to the west, and the elevated plateau terrain transitioning to lower elevations.

The best window seat at Shahid Ashrafi Esfahani (KSH) depends on several factors: the typical runway used for your departure or arrival, the geographic features around Bakhtaran (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting for scenic views.