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BBI → CCU
Which side of the plane to sit from Biju Patnaik Airport (Bhubaneswar) to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (Kolkata)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior visual experience, featuring the sprawling deltas of the Mahanadi and Hooghly rivers, the shimmering coastline of the Bay of Bengal, and a scenic approach over the lush wetlands of South Bengal.
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Odisha Coastline
Glimpses of the Bay of Bengal coastline and the white surf of the eastern shores during the initial climb.
River Deltas
The intricate, vein-like networks of the Subarnarekha and Baitarani rivers as they meet the sea.
Hooghly Estuary
A breathtaking view of the wide Hooghly River and Diamond Harbour during the descent into Kolkata.
Sunderbans Fringe
Distant views of the dark green canopy of the world's largest mangrove forest to the southeast.
Bengal Bheris
The geometric patterns of thousands of traditional fish ponds (bheris) that define the landscape of South Bengal.
Choose a window seat behind the wing to capture the expansive river views. Late afternoon flights are particularly scenic as the setting sun reflects off the numerous water bodies and the Hooghly River, creating a golden landscape.
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Bhubaneswar Skyline
Aerial view of the 'Temple City' and the historic Dhauli Stupa shortly after takeoff from BBI.
Mahanadi River Crossing
A spectacular view of the massive riverbed and the bridges connecting Bhubaneswar and Cuttack.
Simlipal Distant Ranges
On clear days, the distant blue outlines of the Simlipal Tiger Reserve mountains are visible to the northwest.
Jajpur Industrial Belt
The sprawling steel plants and industrial infrastructure of Kalinganagar visible from cruising altitude.
Kharagpur Junction
Spot one of the world's longest railway platforms and the dense urban cluster of this major rail hub.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and glare. This side is better for spotting inland industrial progress and the geographical transition from the coastal plains to the Chota Nagpur plateau foothills.
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Get eSIMs for IndiaDistance: 382 km (237 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 38 min
Departure: BBI (20.2444000244, 85.8178024292)
Arrival: CCU (22.654699325561523, 88.44670104980469)
Route Type: Domestic
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