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CCU → IXR
Which side of the plane to sit from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (Kolkata) to Birsa Munda Airport (Ranchi)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for witnessing the dramatic transition from the Gangetic plains to the Chota Nagpur Plateau, including the prominent Parasnath Hill and the Damodar Valley reservoirs.
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Durgapur Industrial Belt
Witness the immense scale of West Bengal's industrial heartland, featuring massive steel plants and power stations.
Panchet and Maithon Dams
Large reservoirs reflecting the sky, part of the Damodar Valley Corporation's water management system.
Parasnath Hill (Shikharji)
The highest peak in Jharkhand and a sacred Jain pilgrimage site, standing out prominently from the plateau.
Chota Nagpur Escarpment
Watch the sudden rise in elevation as the terrain shifts from the flat Bengal plains to the rugged Jharkhand plateau.
Ranchi Outskirts
Red-soil landscapes and scattered rocky outcrops typical of the Ranchi plateau during the final descent.
The right side is best for afternoon flights to enjoy the sunset over the plateau. Keep a sharp eye out mid-flight for Parasnath Hill; it is the most significant geographic landmark on this route. Use a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat distortion over the industrial zones.
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Hooghly River Meanders
Bird's-eye view of the river's winding path south of Kolkata shortly after departure from CCU.
Kharagpur Railway Hub
Spot the massive railway infrastructure and one of the longest platforms in the world near the Bengal-Jharkhand border.
Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary
Lush green forest canopies and the Dalma mountain range as the flight enters Jharkhand airspace.
Jamshedpur Skyline
Distal views of the 'Steel City' with its industrial chimneys and organized urban layout.
Sit on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind you. This side is particularly scenic during the post-monsoon months (October-November) when the Dalma hills are vibrantly green.
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Get eSIMs for IndiaDistance: 328 km (204 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 33 min
Departure: CCU (22.654699325561523, 88.44670104980469)
Arrival: IXR (23.314300537100006, 85.3217010498)
Route Type: Domestic
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