The right side offers a glimpse of Hyderabad's skyline on departure and, more importantly, the dramatic combination of Western Ghats ridgelines and Kerala's coastline and backwaters on arrival into TRV, giving it more visual variety than the largely flat interior seen from the left.
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Flight Path
Hyderabad to Trivandrum is 613 miles (987 km), a flight of about 2 hours 15 minutes.
The route crosses the interior Deccan plateau and Karnataka's dry plains before descending toward the green, coastal terrain of Kerala near the Western Ghats' southern end.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from HYD
RIGHTDeparting HYD southbound typically requires a turn that keeps Hyderabad's Hussain Sagar lake, the old city, and the sprawling Deccan plateau tanks and reservoirs visible on the right side during the climb-out turn.
Landing at TRV
RIGHTOn approach into TRV, the descent path brings the Western Ghats' green ridgelines into view inland before the final turn reveals the Arabian Sea coastline and Kerala's backwaters just before touchdown, all typically visible from the right side.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) to Thiruvananthapuram International (TRV)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Hyderabad to Trivandrum. The right side offers a glimpse of Hyderabad's skyline on departure and, more importantly, the dramatic combination of Western Ghats ridgelines and Kerala's coastline and backwaters on arrival into TRV, giving it more visual variety than the largely flat interior seen from the left.
What can I see during takeoff from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad?
During takeoff from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing HYD southbound typically requires a turn that keeps Hyderabad's Hussain Sagar lake, the old city, and the sprawling Deccan plateau tanks and reservoirs visible on the right side during the climb-out turn. Notable sights include: Hussain Sagar Lake, Hyderabad old city, scattered granite hills of the Deccan plateau.
What can I see when landing at Thiruvananthapuram International in Trivandrum?
When landing at Thiruvananthapuram International (TRV), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into TRV, the descent path brings the Western Ghats' green ridgelines into view inland before the final turn reveals the Arabian Sea coastline and Kerala's backwaters just before touchdown, all typically visible from the right side. Notable sights include: Western Ghats foothills, Kerala backwaters, Arabian Sea coastline, Trivandrum coastal palm groves.
How long is the flight from Hyderabad to Trivandrum?
The flight from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) to Thiruvananthapuram International (TRV) takes about 2 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 613 miles (987 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Hyderabad to Trivandrum flight path pass over?
The route crosses the interior Deccan plateau and Karnataka's dry plains before descending toward the green, coastal terrain of Kerala near the Western Ghats' southern end.