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IXS → CCU
Which side of the plane to sit from Silchar Airport (Silchar) to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (Kolkata)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular view of the rising Meghalaya Plateau and the rugged Borail Range, providing a dramatic contrast between the plains and high mountain escarpments.
Borail Range
Stunning views of the rugged mountain ridges that form the border between Assam, Meghalaya, and Manipur shortly after takeoff.
Meghalaya Escarpment
The dramatic, steep cliffs of the Shillong Plateau rising sharply from the plains, often draped in thick clouds or mist.
Shillong Plateau
In clear weather, see the high-altitude pine forests and the undulating topography of the 'Scotland of the East'.
Kolkata New Town
A modern bird's-eye view of the planned city's architecture, including the Biswa Bangla Gate, during the landing approach.
The right side is superior for geological interest. Morning flights offer the best lighting for the Meghalaya cliffs without the afternoon haze. During the monsoon (June-September), this side is exceptional as you can often spot massive waterfalls cascading down the Meghalaya hills. Avoid the 'A' seats on midday flights to minimize sun glare.
Barak River Curves
Immediately after takeoff, witness the intricate serpentine loops of the Barak River winding through the Silchar plains.
Bangladeshi Haors
Aerial views of the massive freshwater wetlands of the Sylhet region, which transform into vast inland seas during the monsoon.
Ganges Delta Network
Observe the complex network of distributaries and silt-laden channels as the flight enters the West Bengal airspace.
Hooghly Riverbanks
On the final descent, views of the dense urban sprawl of Kolkata and the life-giving Hooghly River to the west.
Choose a window seat behind the wing to capture the river meanders without obstruction. This side is particularly beautiful during sunset flights as the light reflects off the numerous water bodies in the Bengal Delta. Watch for the transformation of the landscape from the hilly Northeast to the flat, water-rich plains of Bangladesh.
Distance: 525 km (326 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 53 min
Departure: IXS (24.912900924699997, 92.9786987305)
Arrival: CCU (22.654699325561523, 88.44670104980469)
Route Type: Domestic
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