CCU (Calcutta) window seat guide

At Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International in Calcutta: for takeoff, sit on the Right side; for landing, sit on the Right side. Notable views include: Hooghly River, Kolkata city sprawl, Howrah Bridge vicinity, Salt Lake/Bidhannagar district.

When taking off from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International (CCU), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing south on runway 19L, the city of Kolkata and the Hooghly River lie just to the west of the airport, putting them on the right side of the aircraft during climb-out. Passengers get a good look at the dense urban sprawl, the river's curve through the city, and the Howrah Bridge area before the plane climbs higher and the details fade. Notable sights include: Hooghly River, Kolkata city sprawl, Howrah Bridge vicinity, Salt Lake/Bidhannagar district.

When landing at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International (CCU), sit on the Right side for the best views. Landing on runway 19L means approaching from the north and flying south, with Kolkata city and the Hooghly River lying to the west of the airport — that puts them on the right side of the aircraft. The East Kolkata Wetlands to the east are less distinct from altitude, so the river and urban sprawl make the right side the better choice. Notable sights include: Hooghly River, central Kolkata cityscape, Salt Lake/Bidhannagar sector grid (visible briefly on the opposite side), dense Bengal delta countryside further north on approach.

The best window seat at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International (CCU) depends on several factors: the typical runway used for your departure or arrival, the geographic features around Calcutta (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting for scenic views.