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
2 kmClosest Pass
🏔️ MountainType
Routes that pass it44
BCN → SIN
Both Sides
SIN → BCN
Both Sides
MAD → SIN
Both Sides
SIN → MAD
Both Sides
ADL → ZAG
Both Sides
ZAG → ADL
Both Sides
HKT → SAW
Left
SAW → HKT
Right
BLR → FRA
Right
FRA → BLR
Left
BAK → DXB
Left
DXB → BAK
Right
FCO → SIN
Left
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
IST → SIN
Left
NMI → FRA
Left
SIN → IST
Right
IST → XSP
Left
SAW → SIN
Left
SIN → SAW
Right
XSP → IST
Right
BCN → KUL
Left
KUL → BCN
Right
CDG → NMI
Left
NMI → CDG
Right
DPS → IST
Right
IST → DPS
Left
BOM → CDG
Right
CDG → BOM
Left
ADA → KTM
Right
BOM → MUC
Right
KTM → ADA
Left
MUC → BOM
Left
BLR → LHR
Left
LHR → BLR
Right
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 50 km of Mount Damavand. The closest routes include Barcelona to Singapore, Singapore to Barcelona, Madrid to Singapore. The landmark is visible from both sides, with the landmark passing about 2 km away.
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 Barcelona to Singapore flight, visible from both sides; on a Singapore to Barcelona flight, visible from both sides; on a Madrid to Singapore flight, visible from both sides.