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GAU → IMF
Which side of the plane to sit from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (Guwahati) to Imphal Airport (Imphal)?
Right Side of the Plane
While both sides offer spectacular views of the lush, rolling hills of Northeast India, the Right Side is the clear winner for its unparalleled view of the iconic Loktak Lake and its floating phumdis during the descent into Imphal.
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Loktak Lake
The crown jewel of Manipur, featuring circular 'phumdis' or floating islands of organic matter.
Meghalaya Plateau
Distal views of the Khasi and Jaintia Hills, known as the 'Abode of Clouds'.
Kopili River
The winding blue veins of the Kopili river carving through the Karbi Anglong landscape.
Keibul Lamjao
The world's only floating national park, visible as a dense green carpet within Loktak Lake.
Imphal Valley
A patchwork of emerald green paddy fields surrounded by a ring of blue-tinted mountains.
This is the essential side for seeing Loktak Lake during the approach to IMF airport. For the best photography of the lake's unique patterns, choose a window seat behind the wing to ensure an unobstructed downward view during the descent.
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Guwahati Cityscape
Aerial view of the sprawling city and the Brahmaputra riverbanks immediately after takeoff.
Naga Hills
Dense, undulating green ridges stretching towards the Nagaland border.
Barail Range
Dramatic mountain folds and steep valleys that define the geography of the Dima Hasao region.
Himalayan Horizon
On exceptionally clear winter mornings, distant snow-capped peaks may be visible on the far northern horizon.
Sit on this side for morning flights to avoid the harsh tropical sun. Keep your camera ready shortly after takeoff for the best view of the Brahmaputra's massive riverbed before the plane turns southeast.
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Get eSIMs for IndiaDistance: 276 km (171 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 28 min
Departure: GAU (26.10610008239746, 91.58589935302734)
Arrival: IMF (24.760000228899997, 93.896697998)
Route Type: Domestic
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