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DAC → CMB
Which side of the plane to sit from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (Dhaka) to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (Colombo)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side offers superior views of the Ganges-Brahmaputra delta upon departure, potential glimpses of the South Indian coastline, and the iconic Adam's Bridge limestone shoals near the approach to Sri Lanka.
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Dhaka Cityscape
A sprawling view of the densely populated Bangladeshi capital immediately after takeoff.
Coromandel Coast
Faint views of the southeastern Indian coastline, including the regions near Chennai and Pondicherry.
Adam's Bridge
The legendary chain of limestone shoals (Rama Setu) connecting India to Sri Lanka's Mannar Island.
Negombo Lagoon
A beautiful view of the large coastal lagoon and its fishing boats just before touching down at CMB.
Indian Ocean Sunset
Breathtaking orange and purple hues over the water during evening arrivals into Colombo.
This is the preferred side for capturing the unique geography of Adam's Bridge. Request a window seat away from the wing for the best views of the Sri Lankan coastline and the Negombo lagoon during final approach.
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Ganges Delta
Aerial view of the intricate river networks and lush greenery surrounding Dhaka and the Sundarbans region.
Bay of Bengal
Deep blue vistas of the open ocean during the cruise phase of the flight.
Sunrise Horizon
On morning flights, enjoy the spectacular sun rising over the eastern horizon of the Indian Ocean.
Central Highlands
Distant views of Sri Lanka's misty central mountain ranges as the plane descends toward Colombo.
Choose this side for morning flights to experience the sunrise over the ocean. It is generally quieter visually until the descent into Sri Lankan airspace where the lush greenery begins to appear.
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Get eSIMs for Sri LankaDistance: 2,166 km (1,346 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 53 min
Departure: DAC (23.843347, 90.397783)
Arrival: CMB (7.180759906768799, 79.88410186767578)
Route Type: International
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