The right side wins overall thanks to the dramatic Andaman island cluster during takeoff, which offers far more visual variety and drama than the relatively flat, plateau-bound arrival scenery on the left, even though the city view slightly favors the left during landing.
Flight Path
Open waters of the Bay of Bengal for most of the cruise, with a possible distant view of the Andhra Pradesh coastline and Eastern Ghats foothills before descending onto the Deccan Plateau near Bangalore.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from IXZ
RIGHTClimbing out of Port Blair, the aircraft banks over the Andaman archipelago, giving right-side passengers a sweeping view of forested islands ringed by turquoise reefs. The left side mostly shows open, featureless sea to the south.
Landing at BLR
LEFTOn approach into Bangalore from the east, the final turn typically lines the aircraft up westbound, putting the city's sprawling skyline and tech-corridor development on the left side of the cabin during descent. The right side mostly shows flat agricultural land north of the airport.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Port Blair (IXZ) to Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Port Blair to Bangalore. The right side wins overall thanks to the dramatic Andaman island cluster during takeoff, which offers far more visual variety and drama than the relatively flat, plateau-bound arrival scenery on the left, even though the city view slightly favors the left during landing.
What can I see during takeoff from Port Blair in Port Blair?
During takeoff from Port Blair (IXZ), sit on the Right side for the best views. Climbing out of Port Blair, the aircraft banks over the Andaman archipelago, giving right-side passengers a sweeping view of forested islands ringed by turquoise reefs. The left side mostly shows open, featureless sea to the south. Notable sights include: Ritchie's Archipelago, Havelock Island, Neil Island, coral reef lagoons.
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 east, the final turn typically lines the aircraft up westbound, putting the city's sprawling skyline and tech-corridor development on the left side of the cabin during descent. The right side mostly shows flat agricultural land north of the airport. Notable sights include: Bengaluru city skyline, Hebbal lake area, urban grid of tech parks, Deccan plateau farmland.
How long is the flight from Port Blair to Bangalore?
The flight from Port Blair (IXZ) to Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR) takes 1h 55m.
What does the Port Blair to Bangalore flight path pass over?
Open waters of the Bay of Bengal for most of the cruise, with a possible distant view of the Andhra Pradesh coastline and Eastern Ghats foothills before descending onto the Deccan Plateau near Bangalore.