The left side offers the more consistent scenic package: a coastal, island-dotted departure from the Pearl River Delta, a cruise track that skirts the Vietnamese coastline, Gulf of Thailand, and Andaman Sea, and a Deccan Plateau approach into Bengaluru, compared to the right side's largely featureless interior China and Myanmar overflight followed by flat farmland on arrival.
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Flight Path
Macau to Bangalore is 2,435 miles (3,919 km), a flight of about 5 hours 10 minutes.
Gulf of Tonkin and northern Vietnamese coastline, southern Yunnan/Myanmar highlands in the distance, and the open waters of the Andaman Sea leading into the Bay of Bengal
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from MFM
LEFTDeparting Macau, the aircraft typically banks south over the Pearl River Delta, giving left-side passengers a good look at Macau's peninsula, Hong Kong's outer islands, and the busy shipping lanes of the Pearl River estuary before heading out over the South China Sea.
Landing at BLR
LEFTOn the descent into Bengaluru, the westbound approach path crosses the rolling terrain of the Eastern Deccan Plateau, and left-side passengers get the better view of scattered granite hills and reservoirs before the city's grid comes into view.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Macau International (MFM) to Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Macau to Bangalore. The left side offers the more consistent scenic package: a coastal, island-dotted departure from the Pearl River Delta, a cruise track that skirts the Vietnamese coastline, Gulf of Thailand, and Andaman Sea, and a Deccan Plateau approach into Bengaluru, compared to the right side's largely featureless interior China and Myanmar overflight followed by flat farmland on arrival.
What can I see during takeoff from Macau International in Macau?
During takeoff from Macau International (MFM), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing Macau, the aircraft typically banks south over the Pearl River Delta, giving left-side passengers a good look at Macau's peninsula, Hong Kong's outer islands, and the busy shipping lanes of the Pearl River estuary before heading out over the South China Sea. Notable sights include: Macau Peninsula and Taipa, Pearl River Delta, Hong Kong outer islands, South China Sea shipping lanes.
What can I see when landing at Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru in Bangalore?
When landing at Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR), sit on the Left side for the best views. On the descent into Bengaluru, the westbound approach path crosses the rolling terrain of the Eastern Deccan Plateau, and left-side passengers get the better view of scattered granite hills and reservoirs before the city's grid comes into view. Notable sights include: Deccan Plateau granite outcrops, Nagarjuna Sagar-area reservoirs (distant), Bengaluru's outer suburbs, scattered eucalyptus plantations.
How long is the flight from Macau to Bangalore?
The flight from Macau International (MFM) to Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR) takes about 5 hours 10 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,435 miles (3,919 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Macau to Bangalore flight path pass over?
Gulf of Tonkin and northern Vietnamese coastline, southern Yunnan/Myanmar highlands in the distance, and the open waters of the Andaman Sea leading into the Bay of Bengal