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CCU → NAG
Which side of the plane to sit from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (Kolkata) to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport (Nagpur)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the rugged Chota Nagpur Plateau and the dense forest canopies of Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh, providing a more diverse topographical experience compared to the southern plains.
Chota Nagpur Plateau
An ancient highland region featuring rocky outcrops and undulating terrain across Jharkhand.
Sal Forests
Dense green stretches of protected forest areas that characterize the landscape of northern Chhattisgarh.
Maikal Hills
The eastern part of the Satpura Range, offering scenic ridges as the plane descends towards Nagpur.
Ranchi Plateaus
The elevated terrain surrounding the city of Ranchi, often visible to the north mid-flight.
The right side is best during morning flights to avoid the harsh southern sun glare. Use a window seat to capture the transition from the flat Bengal plains to the rugged central Indian highlands. Post-monsoon months (October-December) offer the most vibrant green forest views.
Hooghly River
Expansive views of the river winding through the Kolkata metropolitan area shortly after takeoff.
Hirakud Reservoir
A massive man-made lake on the Mahanadi River, visible as a sprawling blue expanse in Odisha.
Raipur Urban Area
Clear views of the rapidly growing capital of Chhattisgarh and its grid-like urban layout.
Bhilai Steel Plant
One of India's largest industrial complexes, easily identified by its massive chimneys and infrastructure.
Morning flights are ideal for the left side to see reflections on the Hirakud Reservoir. On evening flights, the industrial lights of Bhilai and Raipur create a striking grid pattern against the dark landscape.
Distance: 985 km (612 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 39 min
Departure: CCU (22.654699325561523, 88.44670104980469)
Arrival: NAG (21.092199325561523, 79.04720306396484)
Route Type: Domestic
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