Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Madras to Penang. Right-side seats win overall because the takeoff view of Chennai's delta and Bay of Bengal is more visually distinctive than the landing approach. However, left seats offer excellent landing views, so the choice depends on whether you prioritize departure or arrival scenery.

During takeoff from Chennai International (MAA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats capture the Cooum River delta and Chennai's sprawling urban grid as you climb out over the Bay of Bengal. The city's rectangular street pattern and lagoons are clearly visible during the initial climb to cruising altitude. Notable sights include: Cooum River delta, Chennai urban sprawl and grid pattern, Pulicat Lake (northern edge visible), Bay of Bengal coastline.

When landing at Penang International (PEN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats offer the best view during descent into Penang. You'll see the Strait of Malacca, Penang Island's distinctive shape, and the forested interior as you approach from the northeast. The island's geography is most dramatic from this angle. Notable sights include: Penang Island (northern tip and eastern coastline), Strait of Malacca, Georgetown waterfront, forested interior ridges.

The flight from Chennai International (MAA) to Penang International (PEN) takes Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes.

The flight path crosses the Bay of Bengal heading northwest. Notable features include the Andaman Sea's open waters, the Irrawaddy Delta region of Myanmar (visible to the left/west at mid-flight), and the transition from Indian to Southeast Asian geography. The Tenasserim Range mountains appear as a distant ridge line on the western horizon during the midpoint of the flight. No major islands interrupt the route, making this primarily a water crossing with distant mainland features.