The right side offers the only real terrain variety on this route — Abu Dhabi's coastal islands and the Hajar Mountains at departure, and the Western Ghats and Indian coastal plain at arrival — while the left side is dominated by open, featureless waters of the Persian Gulf and Arabian Sea for most of the flight.
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Flight Path
Abu Dhabi to Bangalore is 1,692 miles (2,724 km), a flight of about 4 hours 15 minutes.
Vast open waters of the Arabian Sea with no visible landmarks for roughly two hours of cruise, before the Indian coastline near Karnataka comes into view.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from AUH
RIGHTDeparting AUH toward the southeast, the right side offers a view back over Abu Dhabi's coastal khors and mangrove islands before the route angles toward Oman, where the jagged Hajar Mountains rise near the Gulf of Oman coast. The left side mostly shows the flat, hazy waters of the Persian Gulf with little terrain variation.
Landing at BLR
RIGHTOn approach into Bangalore from the northwest, the right side captures the last stretch of the Indian coastline near Mangalore and the forested ridgelines of the Western Ghats before the terrain flattens into the Deccan Plateau farmland surrounding BLR. The left side mainly shows open agricultural plains with less topographic interest.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Abu Dhabi International (AUH) to Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Abu Dhabi to Bangalore. The right side offers the only real terrain variety on this route — Abu Dhabi's coastal islands and the Hajar Mountains at departure, and the Western Ghats and Indian coastal plain at arrival — while the left side is dominated by open, featureless waters of the Persian Gulf and Arabian Sea for most of the flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Abu Dhabi International in Abu Dhabi?
During takeoff from Abu Dhabi International (AUH), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing AUH toward the southeast, the right side offers a view back over Abu Dhabi's coastal khors and mangrove islands before the route angles toward Oman, where the jagged Hajar Mountains rise near the Gulf of Oman coast. The left side mostly shows the flat, hazy waters of the Persian Gulf with little terrain variation. Notable sights include: Abu Dhabi coastal islands and mangroves, Al Dhafra desert fringe, Hajar Mountains near Muscat, Gulf of Oman coastline.
What can I see when landing at Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru in Bangalore?
When landing at Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Bangalore from the northwest, the right side captures the last stretch of the Indian coastline near Mangalore and the forested ridgelines of the Western Ghats before the terrain flattens into the Deccan Plateau farmland surrounding BLR. The left side mainly shows open agricultural plains with less topographic interest. Notable sights include: Western Ghats foothills, Karnataka coastal plain near Mangalore, Deccan Plateau farmland, Bangalore's outer suburban sprawl.
How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Bangalore?
The flight from Abu Dhabi International (AUH) to Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR) takes about 4 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,692 miles (2,724 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Abu Dhabi to Bangalore flight path pass over?
Vast open waters of the Arabian Sea with no visible landmarks for roughly two hours of cruise, before the Indian coastline near Karnataka comes into view.