The right side captures Phuket's karst-studded bay on departure and Hyderabad's plateau and lake scenery on arrival, while the long oceanic middle section over the Andaman Sea and Bay of Bengal offers little to see on either side.
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Flight Path
Phuket to Hyderabad is 1,479 miles (2,381 km), a flight of about 3 hours 30 minutes.
Andaman Sea, Bay of Bengal, Andhra Pradesh coastline near Visakhapatnam, transition to the Deccan Plateau
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from HKT
RIGHTDeparting HKT on runway 27 the aircraft climbs out over Mai Khao Beach and the Andaman Sea, then banks north-northwest onto the Hyderabad track. That turn puts Phuket's northern coastline and the limestone karst islands of Phang Nga Bay in view on the right side, while the left side only shows open sea.
Landing at HYD
RIGHTOn approach into Hyderabad from the west, the aircraft descends over the Deccan Plateau's characteristic granite boulder hills before lining up on the runway. Hussain Sagar Lake and the city's skyline near Golconda are typically visible off the right side during the turn onto final.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Phuket International (HKT) to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Phuket to Hyderabad. The right side captures Phuket's karst-studded bay on departure and Hyderabad's plateau and lake scenery on arrival, while the long oceanic middle section over the Andaman Sea and Bay of Bengal offers little to see on either side.
What can I see during takeoff from Phuket International in Phuket?
During takeoff from Phuket International (HKT), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing HKT on runway 27 the aircraft climbs out over Mai Khao Beach and the Andaman Sea, then banks north-northwest onto the Hyderabad track. That turn puts Phuket's northern coastline and the limestone karst islands of Phang Nga Bay in view on the right side, while the left side only shows open sea. Notable sights include: Mai Khao Beach, Phang Nga Bay limestone karsts, Phuket's northern coastline, Andaman Sea.
What can I see when landing at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad?
When landing at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Hyderabad from the west, the aircraft descends over the Deccan Plateau's characteristic granite boulder hills before lining up on the runway. Hussain Sagar Lake and the city's skyline near Golconda are typically visible off the right side during the turn onto final. Notable sights include: Deccan Plateau granite outcrops, Hussain Sagar Lake, Hyderabad skyline, Golconda Fort area.
How long is the flight from Phuket to Hyderabad?
The flight from Phuket International (HKT) to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) takes about 3 hours 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,479 miles (2,381 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Phuket to Hyderabad flight path pass over?
Andaman Sea, Bay of Bengal, Andhra Pradesh coastline near Visakhapatnam, transition to the Deccan Plateau