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SKZ → LHE
Which side of the plane to sit from Sukkur Airport (Sukkur) to Alama Iqbal International Airport (Lahore)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides the most dramatic views of the Indus River system, including the historic Sukkur Barrage shortly after takeoff, and the lush agricultural transition into the Punjab province.
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Indus River
Follow the winding course of Pakistan's longest river as it snakes through the landscape.
Sukkur Barrage
The massive 1930s engineering marvel spanning the Indus is visible shortly after departure.
Fertile Plains
A stunning green patchwork of rice and wheat fields that define the Punjab agricultural heartland.
Multan Horizon
Distinguished views toward the ancient 'City of Saints' as the aircraft heads northeast.
Chenab River
A scenic crossing of this major Indus tributary as the plane approaches the Lahore region.
Book a window seat on the left to capture the Sukkur Barrage immediately after takeoff. Morning flights are ideal as the sun rises from the east, illuminating the river reflections without creating glare on your window.
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Cholistan Fringe
Catch glimpses of the golden, arid edges where the desert meets the irrigated plains.
Rural Hamlets
Observe the traditional layout of Punjabi villages and their distinctive circular irrigation patterns.
Sutlej Riverbed
Views of the wide, often dry riverbed of the Sutlej towards the Indian border.
Lahore Suburbs
Extensive views of the rapid urban expansion and new housing societies south of Lahore.
The right side is preferable for evening flights to avoid direct sunlight and enjoy the soft golden hour glow over the Punjab plains. Keep an eye out for the distinct border lights if flying near dusk.
Book Hotels in LahoreDistance: 687 km (427 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 9 min
Departure: SKZ (27.72200012207031, 68.79170227050781)
Arrival: LHE (31.5216007232666, 74.40360260009766)
Route Type: Domestic
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