The route roughly parallels the Bay of Bengal coastline, so the right side offers continuous views of the coast, river deltas like the Godavari and Krishna, Chilika Lake, and the Hooghly delta near Kolkata, while the left side only shows flat inland plains and the Eastern Ghats foothills.
Flight Path
Godavari and Krishna river deltas, Chilika Lake lagoon, Bay of Bengal coastline, Eastern Ghats hills inland to the west
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Takeoff from MAA
RIGHTDeparting MAA, the climb-out gives right-side passengers a clear view of the Bay of Bengal and Chennai's coastline, including Marina Beach and the harbor, before the aircraft turns north to parallel the coast toward Kolkata.
Landing at CCU
RIGHTOn approach to CCU, the flight path crosses the Hooghly River delta region, and passengers on the right can see the river's braided channels and the edges of Kolkata's dense cityscape before touchdown.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Chennai International (MAA) to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International (CCU)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Madras to Calcutta. The route roughly parallels the Bay of Bengal coastline, so the right side offers continuous views of the coast, river deltas like the Godavari and Krishna, Chilika Lake, and the Hooghly delta near Kolkata, while the left side only shows flat inland plains and the Eastern Ghats foothills.
What can I see during takeoff from Chennai International in Madras?
During takeoff from Chennai International (MAA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing MAA, the climb-out gives right-side passengers a clear view of the Bay of Bengal and Chennai's coastline, including Marina Beach and the harbor, before the aircraft turns north to parallel the coast toward Kolkata. Notable sights include: Bay of Bengal, Chennai Harbor, Marina Beach, Chennai coastline.
What can I see when landing at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International in Calcutta?
When landing at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International (CCU), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach to CCU, the flight path crosses the Hooghly River delta region, and passengers on the right can see the river's braided channels and the edges of Kolkata's dense cityscape before touchdown. Notable sights include: Hooghly River, Kolkata city skyline, Sundarbans delta fringe, Howrah Bridge area.
How long is the flight from Madras to Calcutta?
The flight from Chennai International (MAA) to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International (CCU) takes 1h 25m.
What does the Madras to Calcutta flight path pass over?
Godavari and Krishna river deltas, Chilika Lake lagoon, Bay of Bengal coastline, Eastern Ghats hills inland to the west