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JAI → CCU
Which side of the plane to sit from Jaipur International Airport (Jaipur) to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (Kolkata)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a strategic vantage point over the vast Indo-Gangetic plains and provides the best views of the winding Ganges river systems and northern urban centers.
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Jaipur Urban Grid
Aerial perspective of the 'Pink City' and its surrounding Aravalli hill forts shortly after departure.
Yamuna River Curves
The winding path of the Yamuna River as the flight traverses the northern plains of Uttar Pradesh.
Gangetic Heartland
An endless mosaic of agricultural patches and small rural settlements characteristic of the Bihar region.
The Mighty Ganges
Dramatic views of the main Ganges stream as it widens before entering the Bengal delta.
Himalayan Horizon
On exceptionally clear winter days, the distant snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas may be visible to the far north.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the harsh southern sun. During the winter months (November to February), the air is clearest; look toward the north horizon about 45 minutes into the flight for a chance to spot the Himalayan range. This side also offers a better view of the Ganges river as it runs parallel to the flight path.
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Banas River Basin
The sandy, seasonal riverbeds of eastern Rajasthan cutting through the arid landscape.
Son River Crossing
The massive, wide sandy bed of the Son River, a major southern tributary of the Ganges.
Chota Nagpur Fringes
The rugged, hilly terrain and forested patches of the northern plateau edges in Jharkhand.
Durgapur Industrial Belt
Views of the sprawling steel plants, coal mines, and industrial infrastructure of the Asansol-Durgapur region.
Bengal Wetlands
The transition into the lush, pond-dotted landscapes of rural West Bengal during the descent into Kolkata.
Choose the right side for sunset flights to witness the 'Golden Hour' over the Bengal delta. This side is particularly interesting during the descent as it passes over the industrial heartland and the numerous water bodies (pukur) that define the West Bengal landscape. In the monsoon season, this side offers dramatic views of cloud formations over the plateau.
Book Hotels in KolkataDistance: 1,357 km (843 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 49 min
Departure: JAI (26.8242, 75.812202)
Arrival: CCU (22.654699325561523, 88.44670104980469)
Route Type: Domestic
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