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Our Recommendation
8.8

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior vantage point for the Eastern Himalayas and the majestic Brahmaputra River, particularly during the first half of the flight.

Right Side Highlights
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Brahmaputra River

Witness the massive braided channels of one of Asia's largest rivers shortly after departure from Dibrugarh.

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Eastern Himalayas

Panoramic views of the snow-capped peaks of Bhutan and the Arunachal frontier in the distance.

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Kanchenjunga

On clear winter days, the world's third-highest peak is often visible as the flight traverses North Bengal.

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Hooghly River

The winding distributary of the Ganges appears during the final descent into the Kolkata metropolitan area.

Choose the right side and an early morning flight for the best chance to see the Himalayan range. The air is clearest from October to February. Keep your camera ready immediately after takeoff for the wide-angle view of the Brahmaputra’s intricate sandbars and channels.

Left Side Highlights
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Meghalaya Plateau

View the rugged edges of the 'Abode of Clouds' and the steep drops towards the Bangladesh border.

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Sylhet Wetlands

The vast 'Haors' or seasonal wetlands of northeastern Bangladesh create a shimmering aquatic landscape.

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Dhaka Outskirts

On clear days, the dense urban sprawl of the Bangladesh capital can be seen in the distance to the South.

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Bengal Delta Farmlands

Intricate patterns of emerald green paddy fields and small village clusters as you enter West Bengal.

The left side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the direct southern sun glare. It provides the best view of the dramatic shift from the Meghalayan hills to the flat plains of Bangladesh. Look for the white waterfalls of Cherrapunji if the clouds permit during the monsoon season.

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Route Information

Distance: 852 km (529 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 25 min

Departure: DIB (27.4839000702, 95.0168991089)

Arrival: CCU (22.654699325561523, 88.44670104980469)

Route Type: Domestic

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