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PAT → CCU
Which side of the plane to sit from Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (Patina) to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (Kolkata)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior perspective of the Ganges river's wide expanse and the impressive Farakka Barrage infrastructure.
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Ganges Delta
Aerial view of the massive river system flowing towards the Bay of Bengal.
Farakka Barrage
A significant dam and canal system regulating water flow into the Hooghly.
Malda Orchards
Lush landscapes of one of India's premier mango-growing districts.
Hooghly Banks
Densely populated riverbanks as you approach the metropolitan area.
Morning Glow
Beautiful light reflecting off the river during early morning departures.
Choose the left side for mid-morning flights to avoid direct sunlight. This side offers the best views of the river networks. During the monsoon, look for the massive flooding patterns that transform the landscape.
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Rajmahal Hills
Ancient volcanic rock formations rising from the plains near the Bihar-Jharkhand border.
Industrial Belt
Industrial landscapes featuring cooling towers and steel manufacturing plants.
Damodar River
Watch the 'Sorrow of Bengal' meander through the rural landscape.
Rice Paddies
The distinct patchwork of emerald green rice fields typical of the Bengal delta.
Rural Ponds
Thousands of small blue ponds or 'pukurs' that dot every village in West Bengal.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to witness the sunset over the Chota Nagpur Plateau's edge. Look for the industrial glow of the coal belt factories during twilight descents.
Book Hotels in KolkataDistance: 472 km (293 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 47 min
Departure: PAT (25.591299056999997, 85.08799743649999)
Arrival: CCU (22.654699325561523, 88.44670104980469)
Route Type: Domestic
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