Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bombay to Madras. While takeoff favors the right for Mumbai's coastal views, the landing approach into Chennai from the north provides more sustained and dramatic geography on the left side—the Bay of Bengal, river systems, and the city's waterfront are better framed from left windows during descent.

During takeoff from Chhatrapati Shivaji International (BOM), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats capture the Arabian Sea coastline and Mumbai's sprawling urban landscape as the aircraft climbs southwestward. Depending on runway assignment (09L/09R or 27L/27R), westbound departures offer the clearest view of the coast and offshore islands before turning inland toward Chennai. Notable sights include: Arabian Sea (immediate west), Elephanta Island and smaller islands in Mumbai Harbor, Mumbai's dense urban grid extending inland, Western Ghats foothills visible inland to the east.

When landing at Chennai International (MAA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide the best view during descent into Chennai. The aircraft typically approaches from the north or northwest, and left-side windows frame the Cooum River, the city's eastern districts, and the Bay of Bengal coastline as the aircraft descends toward the runway. Notable sights include: Bay of Bengal (eastern approach), Cooum River winding through central Chennai, Marina Beach and the city's waterfront district, Pallavaram area and surrounding flat terrain.

The flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji International (BOM) to Chennai International (MAA) takes Approximately 2 hours.

The flight path crosses inland from Mumbai, passing over the Western Ghats mountain range (visible as a distinct ridge at altitude), then transitions into the Deccan Plateau. Around the midpoint, the landscape becomes more open and agricultural. The flight then descends toward the coastal plains of Tamil Nadu, with the Eastern Ghats becoming visible as a lower, more fragmented range before reaching the Bay of Bengal coastal region near Chennai. The Godavari and Krishna river valleys may be visible as linear features depending on exact routing and atmospheric conditions.