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DAC → CCU
Which side of the plane to sit from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (Dhaka) to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (Kolkata)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most dramatic views of the vast river systems of the Bengal Delta, including the massive Padma River and the distant expanse of the Sundarbans mangroves.
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Padma River Confluence
Witness the scale of one of the world's largest river systems as it carves through the landscape.
Sundarbans Vista
On clear days, the dark green canopy of the world's largest mangrove forest is visible to the south.
New Town Kolkata
Detailed views of the modern planned satellite city including the Biswa Bangla Gate during descent.
Delta Waterways
A bird's-eye view of the intricate network of canals and ferries that define life in southern Bengal.
Lush Wetlands
The vibrant green patchwork of paddy fields and bheris (fish ponds) unique to the region.
This is a very short flight (approx. 45 mins), so secure a window seat immediately. Morning flights (7 AM - 10 AM) offer the best light with less haze. Look out early after takeoff from DAC to see the confluence of the Padma and Meghna rivers. During monsoon season, the rivers look particularly powerful, but cloud cover may obstruct views.
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International Border
Observe the winding border fence and land crossings between Bangladesh and West Bengal.
Benapole-Petrapole
Spot the busy land port and rail link that serves as the primary trade artery between the two nations.
Rural Bengal Mosaic
Endless patterns of traditional villages surrounded by dense groves of mango and coconut trees.
North Kolkata Sprawl
The transition from rural greenery to the dense, historic urban fabric of North Kolkata.
The right side is excellent for seeing the geographic transition between the two countries. Ask for a seat away from the wing to have an unobstructed view of the ground, as the flight cruises at a relatively low altitude (around 12,000-15,000 feet). Visibility is best in late autumn (November) when the air is clearest after the rains.
Book Hotels in KolkataDistance: 239 km (149 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 24 min
Departure: DAC (23.843347, 90.397783)
Arrival: CCU (22.654699325561523, 88.44670104980469)
Route Type: International
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