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AMD → CCU
Which side of the plane to sit from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (Ahmedabad) to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (Kolkata)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the rugged Vindhya mountain range and the gradual transition from the dry plains of Gujarat to the lush, water-rich landscapes of the lower Gangetic delta.
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Ahmedabad Cityscape
Immediate views of the Sabarmati River and the dense urban layout of Ahmedabad shortly after takeoff.
Vindhya Range
Aerial perspective of the ancient, weathered mountain chains and plateaus that define Central India.
Gangetic Fringe
The visual shift into the fertile alluvial plains of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar visible to the north.
Maithon & Panchet Dams
As you enter West Bengal, look for the large reservoirs and the industrial landscape of the Damodar Valley.
Greater Kolkata
A sprawling view of the city's northern suburbs and the Hooghly River as the aircraft begins its final descent.
For morning flights, the left side is shaded, providing better visibility without solar glare. On clear winter days, you might catch a faint glimpse of the distant Himalayan foothills far to the north. During the monsoon, this side offers dramatic views of cloud formations over the plains.
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Narmada River
Follow the silver thread of one of India's most sacred rivers as it flows through the heart of Madhya Pradesh.
Satpura Forests
Deep green stretches of forest and hilly terrain belonging to the Satpura Tiger Reserve and surrounding highlands.
Steel City Jamshedpur
The massive industrial complex and organized grid of Tatanagar are often visible south of the flight path.
Hooghly Meanders
The intricate loops and distributaries of the Ganges delta as the plane aligns with the runway at CCU.
South Kolkata Lights
On night flights, the brightly lit urban expanse of South Kolkata and the New Town area are clearly visible.
The right side is perfect for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Narmada valley. If the aircraft approaches CCU from the south (Runway 01L/R), this side offers an excellent view of the bustling city center and the iconic Howrah Bridge area.
Book Hotels in KolkataDistance: 1,620 km (1,007 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 10 min
Departure: AMD (23.0771999359, 72.63469696039998)
Arrival: CCU (22.654699325561523, 88.44670104980469)
Route Type: Domestic
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