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BBI → IXZ
Which side of the plane to sit from Biju Patnaik Airport (Bhubaneswar) to Vir Savarkar International Airport (Port Blair)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides the most iconic views of the Andaman archipelago, including the turquoise lagoons of Havelock and Neil islands during the descent into Port Blair.
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Odisha Coastline
Aerial view of the Bay of Bengal meeting the golden sands of the Puri and Konark coastal belt shortly after takeoff.
Swaraj Dweep (Havelock)
Spectacular views of Radhanagar Beach and the vibrant coral reefs surrounding the most famous island in the chain.
Shaheed Dweep (Neil)
A bird's-eye view of the narrow island known for its lush green fields and surrounding turquoise waters.
Barren Island (Distance)
On very clear days, the silhouette of South Asia's only active volcano can be spotted far to the east.
Port Blair Harbor
Deep blue waters dotted with ferries and the iconic Cellular Jail visible during the final banking maneuver.
Choose a window seat on the left (A) for morning flights to catch the sunrise over the Bay of Bengal. As the plane descends into Port Blair, the left side typically faces the famous tourist islands, offering the best photography opportunities for coral lagoons.
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Chilika Lake
Asia's largest brackish water lagoon is often visible to the south-west shortly after departing Bhubaneswar.
North Andaman Forests
Dense, prehistoric tropical rainforests covering the undulating hills of the main island massif.
Mount Harriet
The third-highest peak in the Andamans, visible as a prominent green ridge as you approach the capital.
Wandoor Marine Park
Small, uninhabited islets of the Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park scattered in the western sea.
Ross Island (Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Dweep)
The ruins of the former British administrative headquarters visible just before the wheels touch down.
The right side (F) is ideal for afternoon flights as it avoids the harsh direct sunlight. It offers a great perspective of the vastness of the Jarawa Tribal Reserve's untouched forests on the western side of the islands during the approach path.
Book Hotels in Port BlairDistance: 1,208 km (751 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 37 min
Departure: BBI (20.2444000244, 85.8178024292)
Arrival: IXZ (11.641200065612791, 92.72969818115234)
Route Type: Domestic
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