The left side captures both Hyderabad's urban skyline at departure and the Bay of Bengal coastline with Chennai's shoreline at arrival, giving it more visual variety than the right side's flat interior plains.
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Flight Path
Hyderabad to Madras is 315 miles (507 km), a flight of about 1 hour 5 minutes.
Deccan plateau farmland, Krishna river basin, scattered reservoirs, and gradually greener terrain approaching the Eastern Ghats foothills near the coast
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from HYD
LEFTDeparting HYD toward the southeast, the left side offers a brief view of Hyderabad's sprawling urban grid, including the Hussain Sagar lake area, before the aircraft climbs over the flat Deccan plateau. The right side shows only featureless scrubland with no notable landmarks.
Landing at MAA
LEFTOn approach into MAA, the flight path descends from the north and often curves to align with the coastal runway, giving left-side passengers a clear view of the Bay of Bengal coastline, Chennai's Marina Beach, and the city's dense harbor area. The right side faces inland toward flat agricultural plains with little visual interest.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) to Chennai International (MAA)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Hyderabad to Madras. The left side captures both Hyderabad's urban skyline at departure and the Bay of Bengal coastline with Chennai's shoreline at arrival, giving it more visual variety than the right side's flat interior plains.
What can I see during takeoff from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad?
During takeoff from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing HYD toward the southeast, the left side offers a brief view of Hyderabad's sprawling urban grid, including the Hussain Sagar lake area, before the aircraft climbs over the flat Deccan plateau. The right side shows only featureless scrubland with no notable landmarks. Notable sights include: Hussain Sagar Lake, Hyderabad city outskirts, Deccan plateau farmland patches.
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. On approach into MAA, the flight path descends from the north and often curves to align with the coastal runway, giving left-side passengers a clear view of the Bay of Bengal coastline, Chennai's Marina Beach, and the city's dense harbor area. The right side faces inland toward flat agricultural plains with little visual interest. Notable sights include: Bay of Bengal coastline, Marina Beach, Chennai Port, Adyar River mouth.
How long is the flight from Hyderabad to Madras?
The flight from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) to Chennai International (MAA) takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 315 miles (507 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Hyderabad to Madras flight path pass over?
Deccan plateau farmland, Krishna river basin, scattered reservoirs, and gradually greener terrain approaching the Eastern Ghats foothills near the coast