The left side captures Mumbai's harbor and skyline on departure and the Bay of Bengal coastline with Marina Beach on arrival, while the right side mostly shows open Arabian Sea early on and featureless inland terrain later.
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Flight Path
Bombay to Madras is 642 miles (1,033 km), a flight of about 2 hours 5 minutes.
The route crosses the flat-to-rolling Deccan Plateau through interior Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh, passing near the Krishna River basin before descending toward the Coromandel Coast plains approaching Chennai.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from BOM
LEFTDeparting Mumbai on runway 27 sends the aircraft out over the Arabian Sea, then it banks left (south) to pick up the southeasterly track toward Chennai. That left turn tips the left side of the cabin down toward Mumbai's skyline, the harbor, and Elephanta Island before the plane straightens out over the Deccan interior.
Landing at MAA
LEFTChennai's runway 25 approach typically brings the aircraft in from the northeast, briefly tracking over the coast before the final turn. This puts the left side facing southeast toward the Bay of Bengal, Marina Beach, and the Adyar River mouth just before touchdown.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Chhatrapati Shivaji International (BOM) to Chennai International (MAA)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bombay to Madras. The left side captures Mumbai's harbor and skyline on departure and the Bay of Bengal coastline with Marina Beach on arrival, while the right side mostly shows open Arabian Sea early on and featureless inland terrain later.
What can I see during takeoff from Chhatrapati Shivaji International in Bombay?
During takeoff from Chhatrapati Shivaji International (BOM), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing Mumbai on runway 27 sends the aircraft out over the Arabian Sea, then it banks left (south) to pick up the southeasterly track toward Chennai. That left turn tips the left side of the cabin down toward Mumbai's skyline, the harbor, and Elephanta Island before the plane straightens out over the Deccan interior. Notable sights include: Mumbai city skyline and Bandra-Worli Sea Link, Mumbai Harbor and Elephanta Island, Mahim Bay coastline, first glimpse of the Western Ghats foothills inland.
What can I see when landing at Chennai International in Madras?
When landing at Chennai International (MAA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Chennai's runway 25 approach typically brings the aircraft in from the northeast, briefly tracking over the coast before the final turn. This puts the left side facing southeast toward the Bay of Bengal, Marina Beach, and the Adyar River mouth just before touchdown. Notable sights include: Bay of Bengal coastline, Marina Beach and the Chennai lighthouse, Adyar River estuary, Chennai port cranes near the harbor.
How long is the flight from Bombay to Madras?
The flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji International (BOM) to Chennai International (MAA) takes about 2 hours 5 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 642 miles (1,033 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Bombay to Madras flight path pass over?
The route crosses the flat-to-rolling Deccan Plateau through interior Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh, passing near the Krishna River basin before descending toward the Coromandel Coast plains approaching Chennai.