The left side captures both the brief urban view of Bangalore during the departure turn and the far more striking tropical seascape on arrival into Port Blair, while the right side faces mostly featureless ocean for the bulk of the flight.
Flight Path
Open water of the Bay of Bengal for the majority of the cruise, with no land visible between the Indian mainland coast near Andhra Pradesh/Tamil Nadu and the first sighting of the Andaman archipelago.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from BLR
LEFTBLR's prevailing wind favors runway 27 (westbound takeoff) for much of the year, so departures typically bank left (south) to turn onto the eastbound heading toward the Andamans. This puts Bangalore's sprawling IT corridor and lakes on the left side briefly before the plateau gives way to farmland.
Landing at IXZ
LEFTOn approach into Port Blair, aircraft typically align with runway 04 from the southwest, curving northeast over the sea before touchdown. This puts the turquoise waters, coral patches, and forested islands north of the airport — including the harbor area — on the left side of the cabin.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR) to Port Blair (IXZ)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bangalore to Port Blair. The left side captures both the brief urban view of Bangalore during the departure turn and the far more striking tropical seascape on arrival into Port Blair, while the right side faces mostly featureless ocean for the bulk of the flight.
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. BLR's prevailing wind favors runway 27 (westbound takeoff) for much of the year, so departures typically bank left (south) to turn onto the eastbound heading toward the Andamans. This puts Bangalore's sprawling IT corridor and lakes on the left side briefly before the plateau gives way to farmland. Notable sights include: Bellandur Lake, Electronic City tech parks, Bangalore's southern residential grid, Deccan plateau farmland.
What can I see when landing at Port Blair in Port Blair?
When landing at Port Blair (IXZ), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into Port Blair, aircraft typically align with runway 04 from the southwest, curving northeast over the sea before touchdown. This puts the turquoise waters, coral patches, and forested islands north of the airport — including the harbor area — on the left side of the cabin. Notable sights include: Andaman Sea turquoise shallows, forested hills of South Andaman Island, Port Blair harbor, Ross Island (Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Island).
How long is the flight from Bangalore to Port Blair?
The flight from Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR) to Port Blair (IXZ) takes 2h 15m.
What does the Bangalore to Port Blair flight path pass over?
Open water of the Bay of Bengal for the majority of the cruise, with no land visible between the Indian mainland coast near Andhra Pradesh/Tamil Nadu and the first sighting of the Andaman archipelago.