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VNS → CCU
Which side of the plane to sit from Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (Varanasi) to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (Kolkata)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a more diverse geographic experience, featuring the dramatic rise of the Chota Nagpur Plateau, sacred mountain peaks, and the shimmering industrial reservoirs of Jharkhand before entering the Bengal delta.
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Varanasi Ghats
A unique perspective of the ancient city's riverfront if the flight departs toward the east.
Parasnath Hill
The highest peak in Jharkhand and the sacred Jain site of Shikharji visible rising above the plains.
Maithon Reservoir
The large, deep blue expanse of the Damodar Valley Corporation's reservoir and dam.
Chota Nagpur Plateau
The rugged, forested terrain and distinctive red laterite soil of the Jharkhand highlands.
Hooghly River
The wide, silt-heavy distributary of the Ganges as it approaches the Bay of Bengal near Kolkata.
The right side is superior for topographical variety. Keep your eyes peeled roughly 30-40 minutes into the flight for the striking peaks of Parasnath. For the best photography of the red soil and green forests, opt for a morning flight to have the sun behind you; afternoon flights on this side can be quite bright.
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Ganges Meanders
Aerial views of the holy river winding through the plains shortly after takeoff from Varanasi.
Indo-Gangetic Plains
A vast patchwork of emerald green and gold agricultural fields typical of Bihar and West Bengal.
Durgapur Steel City
The massive industrial footprint and chimneys of one of India's primary steel producing hubs.
Northern Kolkata
The dense urban expansion and colonial-era settlements leading into the city center.
Sit here for better views of the Northern plains. On rare, crystal-clear days following the monsoon (September-October), you might catch a faint glimpse of the distant Himalayan foothills to the north. Morning flights avoid the harsh glare of the southern sun on this side.
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Get eSIMs for IndiaDistance: 647 km (402 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 5 min
Departure: VNS (25.4524002075, 82.85929870609999)
Arrival: CCU (22.654699325561523, 88.44670104980469)
Route Type: Domestic
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