While left offers excellent takeoff views of the MacDonnell Ranges, the landing approach into Kathmandu Valley from the east provides superior scenic value—the Himalayan foothills and valley basin are far more visually dramatic and geographically significant than the desert departure.
Flight Path
Flight path crosses the Indian subcontinent, passing over the Deccan Plateau, the Western Ghats mountain range, the Indo-Gangetic Plain, and the Ganges River valley before ascending into the Himalayan foothills. Major visible features include the Rajasthan desert region, the Aravalli Range, the Ganges River system, and the transition zone between the plains and the Himalayan mountain system.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Alice Springs (ASP) to Tribhuvan International (KTM)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Alice Springs to Kathmandu. While left offers excellent takeoff views of the MacDonnell Ranges, the landing approach into Kathmandu Valley from the east provides superior scenic value—the Himalayan foothills and valley basin are far more visually dramatic and geographically significant than the desert departure.
What can I see during takeoff from Alice Springs in Alice Springs?
During takeoff from Alice Springs (ASP), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side offers views of the MacDonnell Ranges immediately west of Alice Springs, a dramatic red-rock escarpment system that rises distinctly from the desert floor. Right side faces the flat, featureless red desert extending east toward the Simpson Desert. Notable sights include: MacDonnell Ranges (west), Finke River valley (north), Alice Springs township (south), West MacDonnell Range ridgeline.
What can I see when landing at Tribhuvan International in Kathmandu?
When landing at Tribhuvan International (KTM), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side provides the best views during descent into Kathmandu. The Kathmandu Valley is visible from the east, and the right bank offers clear sightlines of the Himalayan foothills and the valley's northern rim. Left side faces the Mahabharat Range to the west, which is lower and less visually distinctive. Notable sights include: Kathmandu Valley floor, Himalayan foothills (north), Bagmati River valley, Kathmandu city sprawl.
How long is the flight from Alice Springs to Kathmandu?
The flight from Alice Springs (ASP) to Tribhuvan International (KTM) takes 6h 50m.
What does the Alice Springs to Kathmandu flight path pass over?
Flight path crosses the Indian subcontinent, passing over the Deccan Plateau, the Western Ghats mountain range, the Indo-Gangetic Plain, and the Ganges River valley before ascending into the Himalayan foothills. Major visible features include the Rajasthan desert region, the Aravalli Range, the Ganges River system, and the transition zone between the plains and the Himalayan mountain system.