Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Dhaka to Paro. Right seats capture both the Dhaka urban-to-rural transition during climb and the visually striking Phobjikha Valley agricultural landscape during descent. The landing view is particularly distinctive and worth prioritizing.

During takeoff from Zia International (DAC), sit on the Left side for the best views. DAC typically departs eastbound (Runway 32L/32R). Left seats face north initially, offering views of the Buriganga River's northern reaches and the sprawling Dhaka urban area transitioning to rural Bangladesh. Right seats see the southern industrial zones and airport perimeter. Notable sights include: Buriganga River (winding through central Dhaka), Dhaka city grid expanding northward, Turag River confluence to the northwest, transition from urban to agricultural plains.

When landing at Paro (PBH), sit on the Right side for the best views. PBH approaches from the west (Runway 15). Right seats face south during descent, providing dramatic views of the Phobjikha Valley's agricultural terraces and the eastern Himalayan foothills. Left seats see the Dochula Pass region but with less distinctive valley detail. Notable sights include: Phobjikha Valley (distinctive agricultural terraces and wetlands), eastern Himalayan ridgelines, Paro Chu River valley, forested slopes of the Black Mountains.

The flight from Zia International (DAC) to Paro (PBH) takes Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses northern Bangladesh and enters Bhutan's foothills. Notable features include the Brahmaputra River system visible to the north (left side) during cruise, the transition from flat Bengali plains to increasingly mountainous terrain around 30 minutes into flight, and the Dooars region's forested foothills as the aircraft approaches Bhutanese airspace. The Himalayan range becomes progressively more prominent on the right side during the final 30 minutes of descent.