The right side wins because the Western Ghats crossing shortly after takeoff provides the most dramatic terrain of the entire flight, while the landing sequence into Bangalore is comparatively flat regardless of side.
Flown GOI to BLR? Did we get it right?
Flight Path
Goa to Bangalore is 300 miles (483 km), a flight of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Western Ghats ridge crossing near Karnataka's Uttara Kannada district, Sharavathi river valley, Deccan plateau farmland east of the Ghats
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from GOI
RIGHTDeparting GOI toward the southeast, the right side gives a clear view of the Western Ghats escarpment rising abruptly from the coastal plain, with forested ridgelines and river valleys like the Zuari and Kali cutting through the hills. The left side mostly shows the flatter interior of Goa and Karnataka with less relief.
Landing at BLR
LEFTOn approach into BLR from the west, the left side faces north across the Deccan plateau, where the low hills of Nandi Hills are visible on the horizon along with Bangalore's northern IT corridor and reservoirs glinting in the sun. The right side mostly shows featureless farmland stretching south with little to distinguish it.
Will your flight be in sunlight?
Pick a date and time in the Sun Map to watch the sun move across your whole flight.
About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Goa Dabolim International Airport (GOI) to Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Goa to Bangalore. The right side wins because the Western Ghats crossing shortly after takeoff provides the most dramatic terrain of the entire flight, while the landing sequence into Bangalore is comparatively flat regardless of side.
What can I see during takeoff from Goa Dabolim International Airport in Goa?
During takeoff from Goa Dabolim International Airport (GOI), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing GOI toward the southeast, the right side gives a clear view of the Western Ghats escarpment rising abruptly from the coastal plain, with forested ridgelines and river valleys like the Zuari and Kali cutting through the hills. The left side mostly shows the flatter interior of Goa and Karnataka with less relief. Notable sights include: Western Ghats escarpment, Zuari river estuary, Dudhsagar plateau region, coastal coconut groves near Vasco da Gama.
What can I see when landing at Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru in Bangalore?
When landing at Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into BLR from the west, the left side faces north across the Deccan plateau, where the low hills of Nandi Hills are visible on the horizon along with Bangalore's northern IT corridor and reservoirs glinting in the sun. The right side mostly shows featureless farmland stretching south with little to distinguish it. Notable sights include: Nandi Hills, Bangalore northern suburbs and tech park clusters, Hebbal lake, Deccan plateau farmland.
How long is the flight from Goa to Bangalore?
The flight from Goa Dabolim International Airport (GOI) to Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR) takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 300 miles (483 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Goa to Bangalore flight path pass over?
Western Ghats ridge crossing near Karnataka's Uttara Kannada district, Sharavathi river valley, Deccan plateau farmland east of the Ghats