While the Kolkata departure adds some urban and delta interest, the Andaman Island approach on the right side delivers a genuinely dramatic tropical landscape—turquoise water, coral reefs, and forested islands—that outshines the flat cruise over open ocean and gives the flight its most memorable visual moment.
Flight Path
Open Bay of Bengal with no visible land; the route crosses deep blue water between the Indian mainland and the Andaman Islands, with no islands or coastline visible until final descent.
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Takeoff from CCU
LEFTDeparting CCU southbound, the left side offers views over the Hooghly River, Kolkata's dense urban sprawl, and the beginning of the vast Ganges-Brahmaputra delta with its intricate waterways and mangrove fringes of the Sundarbans further south. It's a good mix of city and delta geography during climb-out.
Landing at IXZ
RIGHTOn approach to Port Blair, the right side typically faces the emerald waters and forested hills of the Andaman archipelago, including glimpses of smaller islands and coral-fringed bays as the aircraft descends toward the single runway. The turquoise lagoons and jungle-covered ridgelines make for a striking tropical island approach.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International (CCU) to Port Blair (IXZ)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Calcutta to Port Blair. While the Kolkata departure adds some urban and delta interest, the Andaman Island approach on the right side delivers a genuinely dramatic tropical landscape—turquoise water, coral reefs, and forested islands—that outshines the flat cruise over open ocean and gives the flight its most memorable visual moment.
What can I see during takeoff from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International in Calcutta?
During takeoff from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International (CCU), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing CCU southbound, the left side offers views over the Hooghly River, Kolkata's dense urban sprawl, and the beginning of the vast Ganges-Brahmaputra delta with its intricate waterways and mangrove fringes of the Sundarbans further south. It's a good mix of city and delta geography during climb-out. Notable sights include: Hooghly River, Kolkata cityscape, Ganges delta waterways, Sundarbans mangrove fringe.
What can I see when landing at Port Blair in Port Blair?
When landing at Port Blair (IXZ), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach to Port Blair, the right side typically faces the emerald waters and forested hills of the Andaman archipelago, including glimpses of smaller islands and coral-fringed bays as the aircraft descends toward the single runway. The turquoise lagoons and jungle-covered ridgelines make for a striking tropical island approach. Notable sights include: South Andaman Island hills, turquoise coastal lagoons, Ross Island silhouette, Port Blair harbor.
How long is the flight from Calcutta to Port Blair?
The flight from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International (CCU) to Port Blair (IXZ) takes 2h 15m.
What does the Calcutta to Port Blair flight path pass over?
Open Bay of Bengal with no visible land; the route crosses deep blue water between the Indian mainland and the Andaman Islands, with no islands or coastline visible until final descent.