About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI) to Port Blair (IXZ)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Navi Mumbai to Port Blair. While takeoff offers coastal views, the landing approach provides more dramatic and varied scenery—the Andaman Sea, island geography, and Port Blair's distinctive harbor setting make for more visually compelling window views on the left side during descent.
What can I see during takeoff from Navi Mumbai International Airport in Navi Mumbai?
During takeoff from Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Arabian Sea coastline and the Western Ghats as the aircraft climbs southeastward from Navi Mumbai. The initial climb path takes you over the coastal plains and water bodies of the Mumbai region before heading toward the Bay of Bengal. Notable sights include: Arabian Sea (immediate offshore), Western Ghats mountain range (distant inland to the east), Thane Creek and mangrove wetlands (below during initial climb), Mumbai urban sprawl (to the north and west).
What can I see when landing at Port Blair in Port Blair?
When landing at Port Blair (IXZ), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views of the Andaman Sea, the Andaman Islands' coastline, and the approach to Port Blair. The descent path brings you over open water and the distinctive island geography before landing at Shibpur airfield. Notable sights include: Andaman Sea (dominant water body), Port Blair harbor and urban area (visible on approach), South Andaman Island coastline (rocky shores and vegetation), smaller islands and islets scattered in the bay.
How long is the flight from Navi Mumbai to Port Blair?
The flight from Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI) to Port Blair (IXZ) takes 2h 15m.
What does the Navi Mumbai to Port Blair flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Bay of Bengal in a southeasterly direction. Notable features include the open expanse of the Bay of Bengal with occasional fishing vessels, the transition from mainland Indian airspace to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands region, and the approach to the Andaman archipelago with its scattered islands, coral reefs visible in shallow waters, and dense tropical forest coverage on the larger islands.