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AJL → IMF
Which side of the plane to sit from Lengpui Airport (Aizwal) to Imphal Airport (Imphal)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers the most iconic views of this short mountain hop, including the ridge-top city of Aizawl and the southern approach into the Imphal valley near Loktak Lake.
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Aizawl Ridgeline
The state capital is spectacularly perched atop a high ridge, visible shortly after departing Lengpui.
Lushai Hills
Dozens of parallel mountain ridges stretching south towards the Myanmar border.
Loktak Lake
A distant but distinct view of the largest freshwater lake in Northeast India during the descent into Imphal.
Imphal Valley Entrance
The dramatic visual change from the high Manipur Hills to the fertile, flat valley floor.
The right side is superior for seeing Aizawl city immediately after takeoff. Since the flight duration is very short (often under 40 minutes), keep your window shade up and camera ready from the moment of rotation. For the best clarity of the blue ridges, book a flight in the early morning between November and February when visibility is at its peak.
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Lengpui Forest Reserves
Dense, subtropical evergreen forests immediately surrounding the Lengpui airport valley.
Tlawng River
The longest river in Mizoram, visible winding through deep gorges shortly after takeoff.
Barail Range
Distant views of the rugged mountains separating the Brahmaputra and Barak valleys to the north.
Northern Imphal Basin
The transition from the steep Manipur Hills to the flat, urbanized northern edge of the valley.
Sit on the left if you prefer looking towards the higher Himalayan foothills in the far distance. Morning flights offer excellent light for the northern terrain, but be prepared for heavy cloud cover during the monsoon months between June and September.
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Get eSIMs for IndiaDistance: 165 km (103 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 17 min
Departure: AJL (23.8405990601, 92.6196975708)
Arrival: IMF (24.760000228899997, 93.896697998)
Route Type: Domestic
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