Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bhairawa to Kathmandu. While takeoff favors right seats for Mahabharat Range views, the landing approach offers superior visibility of the Kathmandu Valley's dramatic northern rim and the city itself—the primary geographic highlight of this short route. Left seats capture both the valley approach and the Shivapuri Lekh range.

During takeoff from Bhairahawa (BWA), sit on the Right side for the best views. BWA typically departs runway 09/27 depending on wind. Eastbound departures (runway 27) favor right-side seats, offering views of the Mahabharat Range immediately east and the Siwalik foothills rising sharply from the Terai plains. Westbound departures (runway 09) would favor left seats, but prevailing winds favor easterly operations. Notable sights include: Mahabharat Range (eastern escarpment), Siwalik foothills, Terai plains extending south, Rapti River valley.

When landing at Tribhuvan International (KTM), sit on the Left side for the best views. KTM approaches typically use runway 02/20. Northbound approaches (runway 02) favor left-side seats with direct views of the Kathmandu Valley rim and the Shivapuri Lekh range forming the northern boundary. The descent path crosses the valley floor with Kathmandu city visible below and the Bagmati River gorge to the east. Notable sights include: Shivapuri Lekh range (north rim of valley), Kathmandu city and Pashupatinath area, Bagmati River gorge, Kathmandu Valley floor.

The flight from Bhairahawa (BWA) to Tribhuvan International (KTM) takes Approximately 25-30 minutes.

The flight path climbs eastward from BWA over the Siwalik foothills, then turns north-northeast toward KTM. The midpoint crosses the transition zone between the Siwaliks and the Mahabharat Range, with views of forested ridges and river valleys. The Trishuli River and its tributaries are visible as they cut through the terrain. As the aircraft approaches KTM, the Kathmandu Valley becomes visible as a distinct depression surrounded by ridges, with the valley floor appearing as a patchwork of urban and agricultural areas.