Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Madras to Plaisance. Right-side seats capture the most dramatic geography: Chennai's coastal departure over the Bay of Bengal, and on approach to Mauritius, the island's eastern and southern volcanic peaks as the aircraft descends. The right side also offers better views of the open Indian Ocean during the long mid-flight segment.

During takeoff from Chennai International (MAA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Cooum River delta and the Chennai urban sprawl spreading southeastward. The aircraft climbs on a southeasterly heading out of MAA, so right windows capture the immediate coastal geography and city expansion toward the Bay of Bengal. Notable sights include: Cooum River delta, Chennai harbor and port facilities, Bay of Bengal coastline, urban sprawl of Greater Chennai extending toward Kanchipuram district.

When landing at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International (MRU), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide views of Mauritius's western and southwestern coastline as the aircraft descends on final approach. The typical descent path brings aircraft over the Indian Ocean from the northeast, so left windows face the island's dramatic volcanic terrain and lagoons along the western shore. Notable sights include: Black River Gorges National Park (southwestern highlands), Lagoons and coral reefs along the western coast, Rempart Mountain and southwestern volcanic peaks, Plaisance airport runway approach over coastal flats.

The flight from Chennai International (MAA) to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International (MRU) takes Approximately 4 hours 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the open Indian Ocean for roughly 3.5 hours with no significant landmarks visible—only deep blue water and occasional cloud formations. The aircraft maintains a southwesterly heading (bearing ~225°) at cruise altitude (33,000-35,000 feet). No islands or atolls lie directly on the typical routing. The transition from the Bay of Bengal to the open Indian Ocean occurs within the first 45 minutes after departure. Mauritius becomes visible on the horizon approximately 30 minutes before landing, initially appearing as a small dark mass on the horizon that gradually resolves into the island's volcanic profile.