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SIN → CCU
Which side of the plane to sit from Singapore Changi Airport (Singapore) to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (Kolkata)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side (Starboard) offers a superior visual experience, primarily for the spectacular approach over the Sundarbans mangrove forest and the scenic coastline of the Malay Peninsula and Southern Thailand during the first half of the journey.
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Malaysian Coastline
Views of the western coast of Peninsular Malaysia, including the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur and coastal towns.
Thai Karst Formations
Look out for the unique limestone cliffs and turquoise waters of Southern Thailand near the Phuket and Krabi region.
Sundarbans Mangroves
The world's largest mangrove forest, featuring a complex network of tidal waterways and mudflats.
Kolkata Urban Sprawl
The dense, vibrant urban density of West Bengal as the plane descends toward the Hooghly delta.
The highlight is the Sundarbans; take a morning or early afternoon flight to ensure high-contrast lighting over the delta. Aim for a seat ahead of or behind the wing to capture the intricate patterns of the river channels. The descent into CCU from the south usually provides an iconic view of the mangrove systems before the urban landscape takes over.
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Strait of Malacca
Dense clusters of cargo ships and tankers navigating one of the world's busiest maritime trade routes.
Andaman Islands
Distant glimpses of the emerald green Andaman and Nicobar archipelago scattered across the deep blue sea.
Bay of Bengal
A vast, uninterrupted expanse of deep blue water, particularly striking during the mid-flight cruise.
Western Horizon
Spectacular golden hour views and sunsets on evening flights as the sun dips below the horizon.
The left side is best for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Bay of Bengal. During the approach to CCU, you may see the winding Hooghly River, but visibility depends on the specific air traffic control pattern which often favors the right side for the Sundarbans view.
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Get eSIMs for IndiaDistance: 2,904 km (1,804 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 52 min
Departure: SIN (1.35019, 103.994003)
Arrival: CCU (22.654699325561523, 88.44670104980469)
Route Type: International
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