About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Chennai International (MAA) to Srinagar (SXR)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Madras to Srinagar. While takeoff offers coastal views, the landing approach into Srinagar provides more dramatic and visually distinctive scenery with the Himalayan mountains, Kashmir Valley, and Dal Lake. The left side captures these major features during descent.
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. Right-side seats offer views of the Coromandel Coast and the Bay of Bengal as the aircraft climbs northwestward from Chennai. The coastline and shallow waters are clearly visible during the initial climb phase. Notable sights include: Bay of Bengal, Coromandel Coast, Chennai city grid, Pulicat Lake.
What can I see when landing at Srinagar in Srinagar?
When landing at Srinagar (SXR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views of the Kashmir Valley and the Himalayan foothills during descent into Srinagar. The Pir Panjal Range and surrounding mountains dominate the approach, with Dal Lake visible near the airport. Notable sights include: Pir Panjal Range, Kashmir Valley, Dal Lake, Zabarwan Range.
How long is the flight from Madras to Srinagar?
The flight from Chennai International (MAA) to Srinagar (SXR) takes 2h 50m.
What does the Madras to Srinagar flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Deccan Plateau, passes over the Western Ghats mountain range, then transitions into the Indo-Gangetic Plain. Notable features include the Godavari River valley, the transition zone between the Deccan and central Indian highlands, and eventually the Sutlej River valley as the aircraft approaches the Himalayan foothills. The terrain progressively rises from the coastal plains of Tamil Nadu through the plateau regions of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, then northward through Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh before ascending into the mountainous terrain of Himachal Pradesh and finally Kashmir.