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 Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Calcutta to Port Blair. The landing approach offers superior views of Port Blair's harbor and the Andaman Sea's distinctive deep blue waters. Takeoff views are good but less dramatic than the island arrival.
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 Right side for the best views. CCU typically departs eastbound (Runway 09 or similar). Right-side seats face north across the Hooghly River delta and toward the Sundarbans wetlands. Left seats look south over industrial areas and less distinctive terrain. Notable sights include: Hooghly River (winding through the delta immediately below), Sundarbans mangrove forests (dark green expanse to the north), Kolkata urban sprawl (grid pattern to the south), Brahmaputra River system (visible in distance to the northeast as parallel waterways).
What can I see when landing at Port Blair in Port Blair?
When landing at Port Blair (IXZ), sit on the Left side for the best views. Port Blair approaches typically use Runway 36 (northbound final). Left-side seats face east toward the Andaman Sea and the island's eastern coastline. Right seats look west over the island's interior and less scenic terrain. Notable sights include: Andaman Sea (deep blue water, eastern horizon), Port Blair harbor (visible as a sheltered bay with shipping), South Andaman Island's eastern cliffs (rocky shoreline), Ross Island (small island in the harbor with colonial structures visible at lower altitudes).
How long is the flight from Calcutta to Port Blair?
The flight from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International (CCU) to Port Blair (IXZ) takes Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.
What does the Calcutta to Port Blair flight path pass over?
The flight crosses the Bay of Bengal for roughly 200 nautical miles. At cruise altitude (around 25,000 feet), the midpoint offers open water views with occasional fishing fleet activity visible below. The Andaman Islands begin appearing on the horizon about 30 minutes before descent—North Andaman and Middle Andaman are visible as dark landmasses against the sea. The transition from mainland haze to the clearer air over the Andaman Sea is noticeable around the 45-minute mark.