The left side wins because of the dramatic Pir Panjal range visible throughout the descent into Srinagar, paired with a mildly more interesting departure over Bangalore's granite hill country, whereas the right side stays visually flat for most of the flight.
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Flight Path
Bangalore to Srinagar is 1,448 miles (2,331 km), a flight of about 2 hours 50 minutes.
Deccan plateau, Vindhya Range foothills, Yamuna-Ganges plains, Delhi NCR urban sprawl, Punjab agricultural plains
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from BLR
LEFTDeparting BLR to the north, the left side offers glimpses of the granite hills around Nandi Durga and the wooded plateau edge near Bangalore before the terrain flattens out. The right side shows mostly featureless agricultural plains with little visual interest.
Landing at SXR
LEFTOn approach into Srinagar, the descent path through the Kashmir valley reveals the snow-streaked Pir Panjal range dominating the left side, with the valley floor, Dal Lake, and the city of Srinagar visible below as the aircraft banks for final approach. The right side shows the Zanskar foothills but they are less dramatic and often farther from the flight path.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR) to Srinagar (SXR)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bangalore to Srinagar. The left side wins because of the dramatic Pir Panjal range visible throughout the descent into Srinagar, paired with a mildly more interesting departure over Bangalore's granite hill country, whereas the right side stays visually flat for most 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. Departing BLR to the north, the left side offers glimpses of the granite hills around Nandi Durga and the wooded plateau edge near Bangalore before the terrain flattens out. The right side shows mostly featureless agricultural plains with little visual interest. Notable sights include: Nandi Hills granite outcrops, Bangalore's northern suburbs, Deccan plateau scrubland.
What can I see when landing at Srinagar in Srinagar?
When landing at Srinagar (SXR), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into Srinagar, the descent path through the Kashmir valley reveals the snow-streaked Pir Panjal range dominating the left side, with the valley floor, Dal Lake, and the city of Srinagar visible below as the aircraft banks for final approach. The right side shows the Zanskar foothills but they are less dramatic and often farther from the flight path. Notable sights include: Pir Panjal mountain range, Dal Lake, Srinagar city and Jhelum River, terraced valley farmland.
How long is the flight from Bangalore to Srinagar?
The flight from Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR) to Srinagar (SXR) takes about 2 hours 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,448 miles (2,331 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Bangalore to Srinagar flight path pass over?
Deccan plateau, Vindhya Range foothills, Yamuna-Ganges plains, Delhi NCR urban sprawl, Punjab agricultural plains