The left side captures both the dramatic Western Ghats terrain on departure and a broader urban view of Bangalore on arrival, giving more visual variety than the right side's mostly flat plains and hazy coastline.
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Flight Path
Mangalore to Bangalore is 190 miles (307 km), a flight of about 55 minutes.
Western Ghats mountain range transitioning into the Deccan plateau's dry farmland as the flight crosses from the coast to the interior.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from IXE
LEFTClimbing out of Mangalore's tableland runway, the left side faces north toward the Western Ghats escarpment, where forested ridgelines and steep valley walls rise sharply from the coastal plain. The right side mostly shows the flatter coastal strip and Arabian Sea haze receding behind.
Landing at BLR
LEFTOn approach into Bangalore from the west, the left side gives a wider view over the city's northern suburbs and tech corridor as the aircraft turns to align with the runway. The right side mostly shows undifferentiated agricultural plains south of the flight path.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Mangalore (IXE) to Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Mangalore to Bangalore. The left side captures both the dramatic Western Ghats terrain on departure and a broader urban view of Bangalore on arrival, giving more visual variety than the right side's mostly flat plains and hazy coastline.
What can I see during takeoff from Mangalore in Mangalore?
During takeoff from Mangalore (IXE), sit on the Left side for the best views. Climbing out of Mangalore's tableland runway, the left side faces north toward the Western Ghats escarpment, where forested ridgelines and steep valley walls rise sharply from the coastal plain. The right side mostly shows the flatter coastal strip and Arabian Sea haze receding behind. Notable sights include: Western Ghats escarpment, Netravati river valley, Mangalore coastal plain.
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 Bangalore from the west, the left side gives a wider view over the city's northern suburbs and tech corridor as the aircraft turns to align with the runway. The right side mostly shows undifferentiated agricultural plains south of the flight path. Notable sights include: Bangalore northern suburbs, Deccan plateau farmland, scattered lakes near the airport.
How long is the flight from Mangalore to Bangalore?
The flight from Mangalore (IXE) to Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR) takes about 55 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 190 miles (307 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Mangalore to Bangalore flight path pass over?
Western Ghats mountain range transitioning into the Deccan plateau's dry farmland as the flight crosses from the coast to the interior.