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Which side of the plane to sit from Sukkur Airport (Sukkur) to Jinnah International Airport (Karachi)?

Our Recommendation
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Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a more dramatic geographic transition, featuring the rugged Kirthar mountain range and a scenic approach over the Hub reservoir and the edge of the Arabian Sea.

Right Side Highlights
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Kirthar Mountain Range

Impressive views of the arid, folded limestone ridges that form a natural boundary between Sindh and Balochistan.

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Manchar Lake

On clear days, see one of South Asia's largest freshwater lakes shimmering to the west of the flight path.

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Hub Dam & Reservoir

A significant water landmark on the approach to Karachi, situated amidst a dry, rocky landscape.

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Arabian Sea Coastline

During the final descent into Jinnah International, you can often see the coastline stretching toward Gadani and the Karachi port.

The right side is spectacular for late afternoon flights, as the setting sun highlights the textures of the Kirthar mountains. Keep an eye out for the transition from uninhabited desert hills to the dense industrial sprawl of northern Karachi.

Left Side Highlights
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Indus River Meanders

The flight follows the path of the Indus River, offering views of its wide, winding channel and the fertile green belt it creates.

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Date Palm Orchards

Large, geometric plantations of date palms around Khairpur and Ranipur create a lush green pattern against the desert.

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Hyderabad & Kotri Barrage

A clear view of Sindh's second-largest city and the historic barrage that regulates the flow of the Indus.

Sit on the left for morning flights to capture the Indus River reflecting the early light. It is also the better side for identifying the urban layout of Hyderabad and the vast agricultural canal networks of central Sindh.

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Route Information

Distance: 353 km (219 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 35 min

Departure: SKZ (27.72200012207031, 68.79170227050781)

Arrival: KHI (24.9065, 67.160797)

Route Type: Domestic

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