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Tip: Sit on the right side for takeoff.
Passengers on the right side will enjoy sweeping views of the Hooghly River and the dense urban expanse of central Kolkata as the plane ascends southwards.
Passengers on the right side will enjoy sweeping views of the Hooghly River and the dense urban expanse of central Kolkata as the plane ascends southwards.
While the left side offers distant views of the Himalayas on very clear days, the right side provides a more dramatic and closer look at the emerald hills of the Meghalaya plateau and the intricate river systems of the Bengal delta.
The left side offers a superior vantage point for coastal features, including the massive Chilika Lake and the intricate river deltas of the Odisha coast, combined with the rugged textures of the Eastern Ghats.
The left side offers a superior view of the sprawling Sundarbans mangrove forest and the lush Rakhine mountain range as the flight transitions from the Indian subcontinent into Myanmar territory.
The Left Side (Port) is generally superior for this route as it offers closer perspectives of the Sundarbans mangroves at departure and the stunning islands of the Andaman Sea and Malaysian coast during the descent.
The left side offers a more dramatic view of Central India's river systems, the dense Satpura forests, and a perfect vantage point for the sunset during evening flights as you approach Gujarat.
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.
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.
The left side provides a superior perspective of the Bay of Bengal coastline, the intricate Hooghly river system, and the sprawling Mahanadi River delta as you approach Bhubaneswar.
The left side offers a more varied landscape, transitioning from the Hooghly delta into the rugged fringes of the Chota Nagpur Plateau and providing the best views of major reservoirs and the massive Son River crossing.
The right side provides a dramatic perspective of the Bengal Delta's complex river systems, including the massive Padma-Meghna confluence and glimpses of the Sunderbans to the south.
The right side offers superior panoramic views of the Ganges River and the potential for a distant Himalayan horizon during winter months.
The Right Side (Starboard) is generally preferred as it offers a more dramatic view of the Chota Nagpur Plateau's rugged terrain and the urban sprawl of Kolkata shortly after departure.