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DAC → PBH
Which side of the plane to sit from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (Dhaka) to Paro Airport (Thimphu)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side of the aircraft offers an legendary panoramic view of the world's highest mountains, including the Everest massif and the massive Kanchenjunga range, as you fly north toward the Himalayas.
Mount Everest
On clear days, the world's highest peak is visible in the far distance, recognizable by its characteristic snow plume.
Mt. Kanchenjunga
The third highest mountain in the world appears massive and surprisingly close as the flight enters the Himalayan foothills.
Makalu
The distinctive pyramid-shaped peak is visible among the cluster of high-altitude giants to the northwest.
Himalayan Glaciers
High-altitude ice fields and crystalline glacial lakes are visible tucked between the jagged ridges of northern Bhutan.
Paro Valley Entrance
Breathtakingly close views of pine forests and mountain ridges during the aircraft's famous manual approach.
Book a window seat on the left side (usually seat A) to secure the iconic Himalayan views. Aim for the earliest morning flight possible (7:00 AM to 9:00 AM) to avoid the clouds that typically build up around the peaks by midday. The best visibility occurs during the post-monsoon months of October and November or the spring months of March and April.
Brahmaputra River
Vast views of the complex, winding river systems and delta landscapes of Northern Bangladesh.
Bengal Delta
A beautiful patchwork of bright green rice paddies and rural villages stretching toward the horizon.
Jomolhari
Bhutan's 'Bride of Kangchenjunga' is often visible on the right during certain approach patterns into the valley.
Paro Town
Intimate views of traditional Bhutanese architecture and farmsteads during the final turns of the descent.
Himalayan Foothills
The dramatic and sudden transition where the flat plains of Bengal meet the steep rising walls of the mountains.
The right side (usually seat F) is excellent for observing the unique geography of the Bengal delta and the intense maneuvers required for landing in Paro. While you miss the highest peaks, you get a much better sense of the scale of the valley floor and the proximity of the hills during the final banking turns.
Distance: 408 km (254 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 41 min
Departure: DAC (23.843347, 90.397783)
Arrival: PBH (27.4032001495, 89.42459869380001)
Route Type: International
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