Photo: Safa.daneshvar · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
The highest volcano in Asia at 5,610 m rises north of Tehran in the Alborz range. The snow-capped stratovolcano is a dramatic landmark on flights across northern Iran.
44Flight Routes
OverheadClosest Pass
🏔️ MountainType
Routes that pass it44
MAD → SIN
Both Sides
SIN → MAD
Both Sides
BCN → SIN
Both Sides
SIN → BCN
Both Sides
BLR → FRA
Both Sides
FRA → BLR
Both Sides
ADL → ZAG
Both Sides
ZAG → ADL
Both Sides
IST → SIN
Both Sides
SIN → IST
Both Sides
IST → XSP
Both Sides
XSP → IST
Both Sides
DPS → IST
Right
IST → DPS
Left
HKT → SAW
Left
SAW → HKT
Right
DXB → GYD
Right
GYD → DXB
Left
FCO → SIN
Left
IST → KUL
Left
KUL → IST
Right
SIN → FCO
Right
CIA → XSP
Left
XSP → CIA
Right
BOM → FRA
Left
FRA → BOM
Right
ATH → DEL
Right
CDG → MAA
Right
DEL → ATH
Left
MAA → CDG
Left
FRA → NMI
Right
NMI → FRA
Left
SAW → SIN
Left
SIN → SAW
Right
BCN → KUL
Left
KUL → BCN
Right
CDG → NMI
Left
NMI → CDG
Right
BOM → CDG
Right
CDG → BOM
Left
ADA → KTM
Right
KTM → ADA
Left
BOM → MUC
Right
MUC → BOM
Left
Tip: Visibility depends on cloud cover, time of day, and how close the flight path comes. Sit on the listed side for the best chance of a view. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you see Mount Damavand from a plane?
Yes — 44 flight routes pass within 31 miles of Mount Damavand. The closest routes include Madrid to Singapore, Singapore to Madrid, Barcelona to Singapore. The landmark is visible from both sides, passing directly overhead.
Which side of the plane is best for viewing Mount Damavand?
The best side varies by route. For the most common routes near Mount Damavand: on a Madrid to Singapore flight, visible from both sides; on a Singapore to Madrid flight, visible from both sides; on a Barcelona to Singapore flight, visible from both sides.