About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Bangalore (BLR) to Abu Dhabi International (AUH)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bangalore to Abu Dhabi. While landing favors the left, the takeoff view of the Western Ghats is more dramatic and geographically distinctive than the landing approach. Right-side seats capture the most visually striking terrain feature of the entire flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Bangalore in Bangalore?
During takeoff from Bangalore (BLR), sit on the Right side for the best views. Bangalore typically departs runway 27L/27R heading westbound. Right-side seats offer views of the Western Ghats mountain range as the aircraft climbs, with the escarpment clearly visible against the horizon within the first 15-20 minutes of flight. Notable sights include: Western Ghats (distant ridge on right horizon), Bangalore city sprawl (directly below during initial climb), Tumkur district plains (left side, receding), Nandi Hills (small peak visible right of center at 8,000-10,000 ft).
What can I see when landing at Abu Dhabi International in Abu Dhabi?
When landing at Abu Dhabi International (AUH), sit on the Left side for the best views. Abu Dhabi typically lands runway 31L/31R heading northeast. Left-side seats provide views of the Persian Gulf coastline, the Jebel Dhanna peninsula, and the shallow coastal waters with their distinctive turquoise coloring during descent. The approach path also reveals the salt flats and sabkha terrain inland. Notable sights include: Persian Gulf (visible left and ahead during descent), Jebel Dhanna peninsula (left side, approaching), Abu Dhabi city and Sheikh Zayed Port (right side, lower altitude), Salt flats and sabkha plains (inland, right of center).
How long is the flight from Bangalore to Abu Dhabi?
The flight from Bangalore (BLR) to Abu Dhabi International (AUH) takes Approximately 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours 15 minutes.
What does the Bangalore to Abu Dhabi flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Deccan Plateau interior, then transitions over the Thar Desert and Rajasthan plains. The Arabian Sea remains visible to the left (south) for much of the flight. The Aravalli Range may be faintly visible on the left side during the midpoint cruise phase. The transition from Indian airspace to UAE airspace occurs over the Gulf of Oman, with the Musandam Peninsula visible on the left during descent into Abu Dhabi.