Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Coimbatore to Madras. Right side wins overall because the takeoff view of the Western Ghats is more dramatic and geographically distinctive than the landing approach. The Nilgiri escarpment is a major visual landmark that dominates the early flight, while the landing sequence, though interesting, involves more gradual transitions across flatter terrain.

During takeoff from Coimbatore (CJB), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats capture the Western Ghats escarpment as you climb out. Coimbatore typically departs eastbound (Runway 27 or similar), so the right wing points toward the dramatic mountain range that defines the western boundary of the Deccan Plateau. Notable sights include: Western Ghats (Nilgiri range), Coimbatore city sprawl below, Noyyal River valley, tea and coffee plantations on lower slopes.

When landing at Chennai International (MAA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left seats offer the best view during descent into Chennai. The approach typically comes from the northwest, and left-side windows frame the Cooum River delta, Pulicat Lake, and the coastal plains as you descend toward the runway. You'll see the transition from inland agricultural areas to the urban sprawl and water bodies near the coast. Notable sights include: Pulicat Lake (shallow lagoon on the coast), Cooum River delta, Chennai's northern suburbs and industrial areas, Buckingham Canal.

The flight from Coimbatore (CJB) to Chennai International (MAA) takes Approximately 50-55 minutes.

During cruise, the flight path crosses the Deccan Plateau's eastern edge. You'll pass over the Krishnagiri district with its granite hills and reservoirs (Krishnagiri Reservoir visible as a blue patch), then descend toward the Tamil Nadu plains. The landscape transitions from elevated plateau with scattered rocky outcrops to increasingly flat agricultural land with irrigation tanks and villages. The Palar River valley becomes visible as you approach the coastal plain. No major mountain ranges cross the direct route, but the terrain gradually lowers from ~2,000 feet elevation near Coimbatore to sea level at Chennai.