The right side captures the only two scenic segments of an otherwise ocean-dominated route: Chennai's coastline and river mouth at departure, and the Andaman Islands' turquoise waters and harbor at arrival. The left side sees comparatively little beyond open water and hazy suburbs.
Flight Path
The cruise phase crosses roughly 1,000 km of open Bay of Bengal with no islands or coastline visible until the Andaman archipelago comes into view near the descent.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from MAA
RIGHTAs the aircraft lifts off from MAA and banks onto its easterly heading toward the Bay of Bengal, the Chennai coastline, Marina Beach, and the Adyar River mouth fall into view on the right side before the plane heads out over open water. The left side mostly shows the flat Chennai suburbs receding quickly into haze.
Landing at IXZ
RIGHTOn approach into Port Blair, the aircraft descends over the Andaman Sea and turns to align with the runway, giving views of the turquoise shallows, forested islets like Ross and Viper Island, and the natural harbor around South Andaman on the right side. The left side during this turn faces mostly open sea with no islands.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Chennai International (MAA) to Port Blair (IXZ)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Madras to Port Blair. The right side captures the only two scenic segments of an otherwise ocean-dominated route: Chennai's coastline and river mouth at departure, and the Andaman Islands' turquoise waters and harbor at arrival. The left side sees comparatively little beyond open water and hazy suburbs.
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. As the aircraft lifts off from MAA and banks onto its easterly heading toward the Bay of Bengal, the Chennai coastline, Marina Beach, and the Adyar River mouth fall into view on the right side before the plane heads out over open water. The left side mostly shows the flat Chennai suburbs receding quickly into haze. Notable sights include: Marina Beach, Adyar River estuary, Chennai Port, Bay of Bengal coastline.
What can I see when landing at Port Blair in Port Blair?
When landing at Port Blair (IXZ), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Port Blair, the aircraft descends over the Andaman Sea and turns to align with the runway, giving views of the turquoise shallows, forested islets like Ross and Viper Island, and the natural harbor around South Andaman on the right side. The left side during this turn faces mostly open sea with no islands. Notable sights include: Port Blair harbor, Ross Island, Viper Island, Andaman Sea coral shallows.
How long is the flight from Madras to Port Blair?
The flight from Chennai International (MAA) to Port Blair (IXZ) takes 2h 15m.
What does the Madras to Port Blair flight path pass over?
The cruise phase crosses roughly 1,000 km of open Bay of Bengal with no islands or coastline visible until the Andaman archipelago comes into view near the descent.