Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Kathmandu to Pokhara. While takeoff favors the left, the landing approach is significantly more scenic. Right-side seats capture the Annapurna Range and Phewa Lake during descent, which are the defining visual features of this route. The landing view outweighs the takeoff advantage.

During takeoff from Tribhuvan International (KTM), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats offer the best view during climb-out from Kathmandu. The aircraft departs northwestward, and left windows face the Himalayan foothills and the Kathmandu Valley rim. You'll see the valley floor receding below and the forested ridges of the Mahabharat Range rising to the north. Notable sights include: Kathmandu Valley floor with scattered urban development, Mahabharat Range (northern rim of the valley), Shivapuri Lekh ridge, Nagarjun Hill.

When landing at Pokhara International Airport (PHH), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats provide superior views during descent into Pokhara. The aircraft approaches from the southeast, and right windows face the Annapurna Range and Phewa Lake directly. You'll see Phewa Lake's distinctive shape and the dramatic mountain backdrop that defines Pokhara's geography. Notable sights include: Phewa Lake (largest lake in the region), Annapurna Range (including Annapurna South and Hiunchuli), Pokhara Valley floor, Sarangkot ridge.

The flight from Tribhuvan International (KTM) to Pokhara International Airport (PHH) takes Approximately 25-30 minutes.

The flight path crosses the Mahabharat Range's northern slopes, then descends into the Pokhara Valley. En route, you'll pass over forested ridges and river valleys (including sections of the Trisuli and Marsyandi river systems) before reaching the Pokhara basin. The Annapurna Range becomes increasingly prominent as you approach Pokhara from the southeast.