The left (west) side keeps the Western Ghats and their northern spurs near Nashik in view for much of the flight, plus a hint of the Aravalli foothills on arrival, while the right side overlooks only the flat, featureless Deccan and Gujarat plains.
Flight Path
Western Ghats spurs near Nashik, Godavari river basin, transition into the flat Gujarat plains near the Mahi and Sabarmati rivers
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Takeoff from PNQ
LEFTDeparting PNQ toward the north, the initial climb and turn expose the Sahyadri (Western Ghats) escarpment and hill forts like Sinhagad on the left side, giving a dramatic contrast to the flat plateau on the right.

Landing at AMD
LEFTOn approach into AMD, the Sabarmati river and the edge of the Aravalli foothills to the west remain visible on the left, while the right side over the final turn shows mostly flat agricultural plains.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Pune (PNQ) to Ahmedabad (AMD)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Pune to Ahmedabad. The left (west) side keeps the Western Ghats and their northern spurs near Nashik in view for much of the flight, plus a hint of the Aravalli foothills on arrival, while the right side overlooks only the flat, featureless Deccan and Gujarat plains.
What can I see during takeoff from Pune in Pune?
During takeoff from Pune (PNQ), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing PNQ toward the north, the initial climb and turn expose the Sahyadri (Western Ghats) escarpment and hill forts like Sinhagad on the left side, giving a dramatic contrast to the flat plateau on the right. Notable sights include: Sinhagad Fort hills, Western Ghats escarpment, Khadakwasla reservoir, Pune city sprawl below.
What can I see when landing at Ahmedabad in Ahmedabad?
When landing at Ahmedabad (AMD), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into AMD, the Sabarmati river and the edge of the Aravalli foothills to the west remain visible on the left, while the right side over the final turn shows mostly flat agricultural plains. Notable sights include: Sabarmati river, Ahmedabad city grid, distant Aravalli foothills, Sardar Sarovar canal network.
How long is the flight from Pune to Ahmedabad?
The flight from Pune (PNQ) to Ahmedabad (AMD) takes 1h 20m.
What does the Pune to Ahmedabad flight path pass over?
Western Ghats spurs near Nashik, Godavari river basin, transition into the flat Gujarat plains near the Mahi and Sabarmati rivers