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Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side of the aircraft offers a superior vantage point for viewing the distant snow-capped Eastern Himalayas and the massive Brahmaputra River system as you traverse from the Yunnan Plateau into the Indian subcontinent.

Right Side Highlights
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Eastern Himalayas

Distant but majestic views of the world's highest mountain range stretching along the northern horizon.

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Yulong Snow Mountain

In the early stages of the flight, you may spot the distant, glaciated peaks of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain to the north.

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Brahmaputra River

The colossal river winding its way through the lush Assam valley of Northeast India.

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Meghalaya Plateaus

The rolling green hills of the 'Abode of Clouds,' often shrouded in mist and home to some of the world's wettest places.

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Dhaka Urban Sprawl

The dense, sprawling urban landscape of the Bangladeshi capital visible during the mid-flight segment.

A morning flight is highly recommended for the right side to ensure the best visibility of the Himalayan peaks before the afternoon haze or convective clouds develop. Use a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat distortion when photographing the distant mountains. Keep an eye out for Kanchenjunga as the plane approaches the West Bengal border.

Left Side Highlights
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Kunming Cityscape

Aerial views of the City of Eternal Spring and the bustling urban layout of Kunming shortly after takeoff.

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Dianchi Lake

A massive freshwater lake south of Kunming, providing a beautiful blue contrast to the city's architecture.

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Lancang River Gorges

The upper reaches of the Mekong River carving deep, dramatic paths through the high-altitude terrain.

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Naga Hills

The rugged, forested border region between Myanmar and India, characterized by steep ridges.

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Ganges-Brahmaputra Delta

The intricate, vein-like network of distributaries and green floodplains of southern Bangladesh.

Choose the left side for sunset flights to enjoy the golden hour reflecting off the myriad of rivers and ponds in the Bengal delta. During the monsoon, the cloud formations over the Naga Hills are particularly dramatic. Watch for the Sundarbans mangroves on a clear descent into Kolkata.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,497 km (930 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs

Departure: KMG (25.101944399999997, 102.9291667)

Arrival: CCU (22.654699325561523, 88.44670104980469)

Route Type: International

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