The right side wins on both ends of the flight: a more interesting departure view over Bangalore's outskirts and hills, and a genuinely scenic arrival over Abu Dhabi's coastline, mosque, and man-made islands. The long Arabian Sea crossing caps both sides' cruise scores, but the right side's takeoff and landing views give it the edge.
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Flight Path
Bangalore to Abu Dhabi is 1,692 miles (2,724 km), a flight of about 4 hours 15 minutes.
Arabian Sea open water crossing, with the Omani Musandam Peninsula's rugged coastal mountains occasionally visible in the distance as the flight nears the UAE coastline
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from BLR
RIGHTDeparting BLR to the west then turning northwest toward AUH, the right side offers views back over Bangalore's northern suburbs, including Devanahalli's reservoirs and the granite hills near Nandi Hills. The left side mostly shows flat agricultural land south of the city with little variation.
Landing at AUH
RIGHTArriving into AUH from the southeast over the Persian Gulf, the aircraft typically banks to align with runway 31, giving right-side passengers a sweeping view of Abu Dhabi's turquoise coastal waters, Yas Island, and the city skyline including the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque's white domes. The left side during this turn mostly faces open desert with less visual interest.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (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. The right side wins on both ends of the flight: a more interesting departure view over Bangalore's outskirts and hills, and a genuinely scenic arrival over Abu Dhabi's coastline, mosque, and man-made islands. The long Arabian Sea crossing caps both sides' cruise scores, but the right side's takeoff and landing views give it the edge.
What can I see during takeoff from Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru in Bangalore?
During takeoff from Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing BLR to the west then turning northwest toward AUH, the right side offers views back over Bangalore's northern suburbs, including Devanahalli's reservoirs and the granite hills near Nandi Hills. The left side mostly shows flat agricultural land south of the city with little variation. Notable sights include: Bangalore northern suburbs, Devanahalli reservoirs, Nandi Hills granite outcrops.
What can I see when landing at Abu Dhabi International in Abu Dhabi?
When landing at Abu Dhabi International (AUH), sit on the Right side for the best views. Arriving into AUH from the southeast over the Persian Gulf, the aircraft typically banks to align with runway 31, giving right-side passengers a sweeping view of Abu Dhabi's turquoise coastal waters, Yas Island, and the city skyline including the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque's white domes. The left side during this turn mostly faces open desert with less visual interest. Notable sights include: Abu Dhabi skyline, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Yas Island, Persian Gulf turquoise waters.
How long is the flight from Bangalore to Abu Dhabi?
The flight from Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR) to Abu Dhabi International (AUH) 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 Bangalore to Abu Dhabi flight path pass over?
Arabian Sea open water crossing, with the Omani Musandam Peninsula's rugged coastal mountains occasionally visible in the distance as the flight nears the UAE coastline