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CCU → KMG
Which side of the plane to sit from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (Kolkata) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (Kunming)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the Eastern Himalayas on the horizon and spectacular aerial perspectives of the high-altitude river gorges in Yunnan province.
Eastern Himalayas
Distant but majestic views of the snow-capped Himalayan range as the flight heads east towards China.
Brahmaputra River
A massive, braided river system winding through the fertile plains of Assam and the Bangladesh border.
Patkai Range
Dense green ridges forming the natural border between India and Myanmar, characterized by steep valleys.
Salween River Gorge
Dramatic views of the Nu River as it cuts a deep canyon through the rugged mountains of western Yunnan.
Lancang (Mekong) River
The upper reaches of the Mekong carving narrow paths through high-altitude terrain before the approach to Kunming.
Choose a morning flight for the clearest air and to see the sun illuminating the Himalayan peaks to the north. As you enter Chinese airspace, the terrain becomes extremely rugged; keep your camera ready for the 'Three Parallel Rivers' region. Use polarized sunglasses to reduce haze over the humid plains of Bengal.
Sundarbans Delta
Aerial views of the sprawling mangrove forests and intricate water channels shortly after takeoff from Kolkata.
Chindwin River
Watching the winding paths of the Chindwin River as it meanders through the Sagaing region of Myanmar.
Chin Hills
The rolling hills and misty peaks of western Myanmar, often covered in dense tropical foliage.
Erhai Lake
If the flight path deviates slightly south, the crescent-shaped lake near Dali offers stunning turquoise reflections.
Kunming Cityscape
A great view of the expanding 'Spring City' and its surrounding plateau during the descent into Changshui.
The right side is excellent for viewing the intricate delta systems of the Ganges and Brahmaputra during the initial 30 minutes. During winter months, this side experiences less direct sun glare during the midday portion of the flight. Watch for the terraced agriculture patterns typical of the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau.
Distance: 1,497 km (930 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs
Departure: CCU (22.654699325561523, 88.44670104980469)
Arrival: KMG (25.101944399999997, 102.9291667)
Route Type: International
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