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Tip: Sit on the left side for landing.
Seating on the left side provides an iconic view of the Howrah Bridge and the Victoria Memorial as the aircraft descends over the city center toward the runway.
Seating on the left side provides an iconic view of the Howrah Bridge and the Victoria Memorial as the aircraft descends over the city center toward the runway.
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.
The right side offers a superior mix of urban landmarks, massive river crossings, and a broader perspective of the intricate Bengal Delta plains.
The right side offers a more diverse landscape, featuring the rugged mountain ranges of Western Thailand and Myanmar, followed by the intricate river networks of the Irrawaddy Delta before the final approach into Kolkata.
The left side offers superior views of the Iranian coastline upon departure and the vast, diverse landscapes of the Indian heartland, culminating in the lush Ganges delta region.
The right side offers a spectacular view of the Himalayan peaks including Kanchenjunga during the initial climb, followed by the majestic Ganges river and the Farakka Barrage.
The left side offers a strategic vantage point over the vast Indo-Gangetic plains and provides the best views of the winding Ganges river systems and northern urban centers.
The left side provides a superior perspective of the Ganges river's wide expanse and the impressive Farakka Barrage infrastructure.
The left side offers consistent views of the rugged Satpura and Vindhya ranges and avoids the harsh glare of the southern sun for the majority of the flight path.
The right side offers superior views of the Malaysian coastline upon departure, potential glimpses of the Andaman Islands, and the most expansive perspective of the intricate Ganges Delta and Sundarbans mangroves during descent.
The left side provides the most dramatic views of the industrial heartland, major river dams, and a clear view of the Hooghly River's sweeping bends during the final approach into Kolkata.
The left side provides the most expansive views of the massive Meghna River system and the intricate water networks of the Bengal Delta, followed by a better angle of the Kolkata city skyline on approach.
The left side offers superior views of the Maikal Hills, the lush Chota Nagpur Plateau, and a more scenic approach into Kolkata, showcasing the winding Hooghly River and the city's iconic urban layout.