The right side offers glimpses of Bangalore's urban sprawl on departure and the Bay of Bengal coastline with Chennai's waterfront on arrival, giving it slightly more visual interest than the flat, featureless plains visible from the left throughout the short flight.
Flight Path
Flat Deccan plateau transitioning to the coastal plains of Tamil Nadu, with scattered reservoirs and agricultural patchwork; no major mountain ranges or rivers of note along this short route.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from BLR
RIGHTDeparting BLR to the east (runway 09 ops) or turning east after a westward departure, the right side shows Bangalore's sprawling urban tech corridors and reservoir tanks briefly before the flight levels over the Deccan plateau. Left side mostly shows flat agricultural plains with little variation.
Landing at MAA
RIGHTMAA arrivals from the west/northwest on runway 25 or 07 bring the coastline and Bay of Bengal into view on the right side during final descent, along with Chennai's harbor and urban waterfront. Left side shows only inland plains with no major features.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR) to Chennai International (MAA)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bangalore to Madras. The right side offers glimpses of Bangalore's urban sprawl on departure and the Bay of Bengal coastline with Chennai's waterfront on arrival, giving it slightly more visual interest than the flat, featureless plains visible from the left throughout the short 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 Right side for the best views. Departing BLR to the east (runway 09 ops) or turning east after a westward departure, the right side shows Bangalore's sprawling urban tech corridors and reservoir tanks briefly before the flight levels over the Deccan plateau. Left side mostly shows flat agricultural plains with little variation. Notable sights include: Bangalore urban sprawl, scattered lakes/tanks near Whitefield, Deccan plateau farmland.
What can I see when landing at Chennai International in Madras?
When landing at Chennai International (MAA), sit on the Right side for the best views. MAA arrivals from the west/northwest on runway 25 or 07 bring the coastline and Bay of Bengal into view on the right side during final descent, along with Chennai's harbor and urban waterfront. Left side shows only inland plains with no major features. Notable sights include: Bay of Bengal coastline, Chennai harbor, Marina Beach shoreline, Adyar river mouth.
How long is the flight from Bangalore to Madras?
The flight from Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR) to Chennai International (MAA) takes 1h 05m.
What does the Bangalore to Madras flight path pass over?
Flat Deccan plateau transitioning to the coastal plains of Tamil Nadu, with scattered reservoirs and agricultural patchwork; no major mountain ranges or rivers of note along this short route.