The right-side windows track the more dramatic terrain for most of the journey - Iran's Zagros ranges and the Anatolian highlands during cruise, plus the Alpine approach into Milan - while the left side mostly overlooks the flatter Arabian Peninsula and open Gulf waters.
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Flight Path
Bangalore to Milan is 4,529 miles (7,289 km), a flight of about 8 hours 55 minutes.
Arabian Sea coastline near Mumbai, Persian Gulf, Zagros Mountains of Iran, Anatolian Plateau, Bosphorus region, Balkan ranges, Adriatic Sea, Alps
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from BLR
RIGHTDeparting BLR on runway 27, the aircraft climbs west then arcs onto its northwesterly track toward Europe. The right-side bank briefly reveals Bangalore's sprawling tech-corridor skyline and the patchwork of reservoirs on the Deccan plateau before the plane settles into its long overland climb.
Landing at LIN
RIGHTOn the approach into Linate, arrivals from the north cross the Alpine foothills and skirt Lake Como before descending onto the Lombard plain, offering the right-side windows sweeping views of jagged snow-capped peaks giving way to the lake and the Milan skyline.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR) to Linate (LIN)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bangalore to Milan. The right-side windows track the more dramatic terrain for most of the journey - Iran's Zagros ranges and the Anatolian highlands during cruise, plus the Alpine approach into Milan - while the left side mostly overlooks the flatter Arabian Peninsula and open Gulf waters.
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 on runway 27, the aircraft climbs west then arcs onto its northwesterly track toward Europe. The right-side bank briefly reveals Bangalore's sprawling tech-corridor skyline and the patchwork of reservoirs on the Deccan plateau before the plane settles into its long overland climb. Notable sights include: Bangalore city skyline, Deccan Plateau farmland, scattered reservoirs, Nandi Hills in the distance.
What can I see when landing at Linate in Milan?
When landing at Linate (LIN), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the approach into Linate, arrivals from the north cross the Alpine foothills and skirt Lake Como before descending onto the Lombard plain, offering the right-side windows sweeping views of jagged snow-capped peaks giving way to the lake and the Milan skyline. Notable sights include: Alpine foothills, Lake Como, Po Valley farmland, Milan skyline with the Duomo area.
How long is the flight from Bangalore to Milan?
The flight from Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR) to Linate (LIN) takes about 8 hours 55 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 4,529 miles (7,289 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Bangalore to Milan flight path pass over?
Arabian Sea coastline near Mumbai, Persian Gulf, Zagros Mountains of Iran, Anatolian Plateau, Bosphorus region, Balkan ranges, Adriatic Sea, Alps