Milan to Bangalore flight pathLINBLR

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Flight time8h 30m
Distance4,529
Heading096° → 134°
Best side
LeftMostly left
★ 3.5 left·★ 3.0 right

The left side wins overall mainly due to the dramatic Alpine departure from Linate and the chance to see the Zagros mountain ranges of Iran during the long cruise phase, which outweighs the comparatively flat, plateau-bound scenery near the arrival.

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Flight path overview

Milan to Bangalore is 4,529 miles (7,289 km), a flight of about 8 hours 30 minutes.

Adriatic Sea crossing, Greek mainland and Aegean coast, Anatolian plateau, Zagros Mountains of western Iran, Persian Gulf, and the Arabian Sea before reaching the Indian coastline

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Phase by phase

Takeoff from LIN

LEFT

Departing Linate to the southeast, the Alps and their foothills remain visible to the north on the left side as the aircraft climbs, giving a dramatic mountain backdrop that the flat Po Valley on the right side lacks.

Alps foothillsPo Valley hazeLake Como region in the distanceMilan's urban sprawl receding below
LIN LinateHub for ITA Airways
Aerial window seat view during landing at Bangalore (right side) — Bengaluru's urban sprawl, Deccan plateau tank lakes, scattered granite outcrops, IT corridor high-rises

Landing at BLR

RIGHT

On approach into Bengaluru from the west, the right side offers views of the city's dense urban grid and numerous man-made lakes scattered across the Deccan plateau, while the left side mostly shows undeveloped scrubland.

Bengaluru's urban sprawlDeccan plateau tank lakesscattered granite outcropsIT corridor high-rises
BLR Kempegowda International Airport BengaluruHub for IndiGo, Air India

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Linate (LIN) to Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR)?

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Milan to Bangalore. The left side wins overall mainly due to the dramatic Alpine departure from Linate and the chance to see the Zagros mountain ranges of Iran during the long cruise phase, which outweighs the comparatively flat, plateau-bound scenery near the arrival.

What can I see during takeoff from Linate in Milan?

During takeoff from Linate (LIN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing Linate to the southeast, the Alps and their foothills remain visible to the north on the left side as the aircraft climbs, giving a dramatic mountain backdrop that the flat Po Valley on the right side lacks. Notable sights include: Alps foothills, Po Valley haze, Lake Como region in the distance, Milan's urban sprawl receding below.

What can I see when landing at Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru in Bangalore?

When landing at Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Bengaluru from the west, the right side offers views of the city's dense urban grid and numerous man-made lakes scattered across the Deccan plateau, while the left side mostly shows undeveloped scrubland. Notable sights include: Bengaluru's urban sprawl, Deccan plateau tank lakes, scattered granite outcrops, IT corridor high-rises.

How long is the flight from Milan to Bangalore?

The flight from Linate (LIN) to Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR) takes about 8 hours 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 4,529 miles (7,289 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Milan to Bangalore flight path pass over?

Adriatic Sea crossing, Greek mainland and Aegean coast, Anatolian plateau, Zagros Mountains of western Iran, Persian Gulf, and the Arabian Sea before reaching the Indian coastline