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CCU → PNQ
Which side of the plane to sit from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (Kolkata) to Pune Airport (Pune)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the rugged Satpura ranges and the dramatic geological shift from the industrial plains of the Chota Nagpur Plateau to the volcanic Deccan Traps of Maharashtra.
Chota Nagpur Plateau
View the rugged, mineral-rich terrain of Jharkhand shortly after departing from Kolkata.
Tatanagar Industrial Zone
See the massive steel plants and urban sprawl of Jamshedpur as you head west.
Satpura Range
The northern horizon is dominated by the ridges of the Satpura mountains as the plane crosses into Madhya Pradesh borders.
Nagpur Hub
The geographical center of India and its major aviation hub are often visible from this side.
Deccan Traps
Observe the unique flat-topped hills and basaltic plateaus characteristic of the volcanic history of Maharashtra.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to keep the sun behind you. It offers a more dramatic view of the varied geological formations of central India. Look for the distinct step-like topography of the Deccan Traps as you get closer to Pune, which is best viewed in the golden hour light.
Mahanadi River Basin
Cross the expansive river system of Chhattisgarh, showcasing winding water channels and fertile plains.
Raipur Skyline
Get a bird's-eye view of the rapidly developing capital of Chhattisgarh during the mid-flight phase.
Dantewada Forests
Dense green canopies visible towards the southern horizon as the plane traverses central India.
Godavari Tributaries
Intricate patterns formed by various rivers feeding into the Godavari basin as you enter Maharashtra.
Western Ghats Approach
The dramatic rising peaks of the Sahyadri range appear on the left during the descent into Pune.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and glare. This side provides a great view of the Western Ghats during the final approach into Pune, especially beautiful during the monsoon season (June-September) when the hills turn vibrant green with visible waterfalls.
Distance: 1,577 km (980 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 6 min
Departure: CCU (22.654699325561523, 88.44670104980469)
Arrival: PNQ (18.58209991455078, 73.9197006225586)
Route Type: Domestic
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