During departure, the left side offers a panoramic view of Imphal city and the lush green Manipuri hills that encircle the valley.
The right side offers a superior view of the sprawling Imphal Valley upon departure and a dramatic perspective of the Tlawng River valley and the steep ridges surrounding Lengpui Airport.
The right side is generally superior for its potential views of the distant Eastern Himalayan peaks and the rugged, verdant ridges of the Naga Hills during the transition from the Imphal Valley.
The left side provides an unparalleled view of Loktak Lake shortly after takeoff, followed by a dramatic perspective of the north-south oriented hill ranges of Mizoram and Tripura.
The right side offers superior lighting for photography and a front-row seat to the dramatic transition from the Manipur hills to the Meghalaya plateau and the vast river networks of Bangladesh.
The left side provides an exceptional perspective of the iconic Loktak Lake shortly after takeoff, followed by the dramatic river confluences near the Manipur-Mizoram border.