The right side captures the only real scenic highlights of this short flight: a brief coastal view of Chennai at departure and Hyderabad's characteristic granite hills and lake on arrival, while the left side faces featureless inland plains for both segments.
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Flight Path
Madras to Hyderabad is 315 miles (507 km), a flight of about 1 hour 20 minutes.
Flat to gently rolling Deccan Plateau farmland, scattered dry riverbeds, and small reservoirs typical of interior Tamil Nadu and Telangana, with the Eastern Ghats' low hills fading behind shortly after departure.
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Takeoff from MAA
RIGHTDeparting MAA on runway 25 in typical dry-season winds, the aircraft banks right (north) to join the Hyderabad routing, briefly exposing the Bay of Bengal coastline and Chennai's harbor and Marina Beach on the right side before the plane turns inland.
Landing at HYD
RIGHTOn approach into HYD from the south or east, the right side offers views of Hyderabad's granite boulder hills and Hussain Sagar lake area as the aircraft lines up with the parallel runways, giving passengers a glimpse of the city's distinctive rocky terrain.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Chennai International (MAA) to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Madras to Hyderabad. The right side captures the only real scenic highlights of this short flight: a brief coastal view of Chennai at departure and Hyderabad's characteristic granite hills and lake on arrival, while the left side faces featureless inland plains for both segments.
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 on runway 25 in typical dry-season winds, the aircraft banks right (north) to join the Hyderabad routing, briefly exposing the Bay of Bengal coastline and Chennai's harbor and Marina Beach on the right side before the plane turns inland. Notable sights include: Chennai Port and harbor breakwaters, Marina Beach coastline, Bay of Bengal, Cooum River mouth.
What can I see when landing at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad?
When landing at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into HYD from the south or east, the right side offers views of Hyderabad's granite boulder hills and Hussain Sagar lake area as the aircraft lines up with the parallel runways, giving passengers a glimpse of the city's distinctive rocky terrain. Notable sights include: Hussain Sagar Lake, granite boulder hills of Hyderabad, Golconda Fort area, Osman Sagar reservoir.
How long is the flight from Madras to Hyderabad?
The flight from Chennai International (MAA) to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) takes about 1 hour 20 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 315 miles (507 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Madras to Hyderabad flight path pass over?
Flat to gently rolling Deccan Plateau farmland, scattered dry riverbeds, and small reservoirs typical of interior Tamil Nadu and Telangana, with the Eastern Ghats' low hills fading behind shortly after departure.