Right-side seats capture the most visually distinctive features across the flight: the Shivalik foothills during departure and the Eastern Ghats ridgeline visible for much of the southbound cruise. The right side also offers better views of the Sutlej and Cooum river systems.
Flight Path
Yamuna River valley near Delhi airspace, Chambal River gorge system in Madhya Pradesh, Vindhya Range ridgelines, transition from northern plains to Deccan Plateau, multiple reservoir systems including Chambal dams
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Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Chandigarh (IXC) to Chennai International (MAA)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Chandigarh to Madras. Right-side seats capture the most visually distinctive features across the flight: the Shivalik foothills during departure and the Eastern Ghats ridgeline visible for much of the southbound cruise. The right side also offers better views of the Sutlej and Cooum river systems.
What can I see during takeoff from Chandigarh in Chandigarh?
During takeoff from Chandigarh (IXC), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Shivalik Range foothills immediately south of Chandigarh during climb-out. The aircraft departs southward, so right windows capture the dramatic terrain transition from the Punjab plains to the lower Himalayan foothills. Notable sights include: Shivalik Range foothills, Sutlej River valley, Chandigarh city grid, Punjab plains extending northward.
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. Left-side seats provide views of the Eastern Ghats and the Cooum River delta as the aircraft descends toward Chennai from the northwest. The approach path brings the aircraft over the city's western suburbs and industrial areas, with left windows capturing the transition from inland terrain to the coastal plain and Bay of Bengal. Notable sights include: Eastern Ghats ridgeline, Cooum River delta and estuary, Chennai city sprawl, Bay of Bengal coastline.
How long is the flight from Chandigarh to Madras?
The flight from Chandigarh (IXC) to Chennai International (MAA) takes 2h 45m.
What does the Chandigarh to Madras flight path pass over?
Yamuna River valley near Delhi airspace, Chambal River gorge system in Madhya Pradesh, Vindhya Range ridgelines, transition from northern plains to Deccan Plateau, multiple reservoir systems including Chambal dams