Bangalore to Bhopal is 698 miles (1,123 km), a flight of about 1 hour 50 minutes.
The left side wins on both ends of the flight — a glimpse of the Western Ghats foothills at departure and the scenic Upper Lake of Bhopal on arrival — while the right side offers only flat, featureless plateau throughout.
Flight Path
The route crosses the interior Deccan plateau of Karnataka and Maharashtra, passing near the Krishna and Godavari river basins before descending into the Malwa plateau near Bhopal, with the Vindhya and Satpura range foothills becoming visible closer to the destination.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from BLR
LEFTDeparting BLR to the north, the left (west) side gives a brief view back toward the forested hills and escarpment edges of the southern Deccan plateau near the Western Ghats foothills, adding some relief to what is otherwise flat tableland. The right side over the city's eastern suburbs is mostly flat urban sprawl with no notable terrain.
Landing at BHO
LEFTOn approach into Bhopal, the left side typically offers views of the city's famous Upper and Lower Lakes (Bhoj Wetlands) as the aircraft turns onto final, a distinctive and recognizable feature for a city otherwise surrounded by flat plateau. The right side shows mostly agricultural land with no equivalent landmark.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR) to Bhopal (BHO)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bangalore to Bhopal. The left side wins on both ends of the flight — a glimpse of the Western Ghats foothills at departure and the scenic Upper Lake of Bhopal on arrival — while the right side offers only flat, featureless plateau throughout.
What can I see during takeoff from Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru in Bangalore?
During takeoff from Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing BLR to the north, the left (west) side gives a brief view back toward the forested hills and escarpment edges of the southern Deccan plateau near the Western Ghats foothills, adding some relief to what is otherwise flat tableland. The right side over the city's eastern suburbs is mostly flat urban sprawl with no notable terrain. Notable sights include: Western Ghats foothill ridgelines (distant), Bangalore's northern suburbs, Deccan plateau escarpment edges.
What can I see when landing at Bhopal in Bhopal?
When landing at Bhopal (BHO), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into Bhopal, the left side typically offers views of the city's famous Upper and Lower Lakes (Bhoj Wetlands) as the aircraft turns onto final, a distinctive and recognizable feature for a city otherwise surrounded by flat plateau. The right side shows mostly agricultural land with no equivalent landmark. Notable sights include: Upper Lake (Bhojtal), Lower Lake, Bhopal's old city skyline near the lakeshore, Satpura range foothills to the south.
How long is the flight from Bangalore to Bhopal?
The flight from Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR) to Bhopal (BHO) takes about 1 hour 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 698 miles (1,123 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Bangalore to Bhopal flight path pass over?
The route crosses the interior Deccan plateau of Karnataka and Maharashtra, passing near the Krishna and Godavari river basins before descending into the Malwa plateau near Bhopal, with the Vindhya and Satpura range foothills becoming visible closer to the destination.