Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Penang to Madras. While left seats win the dramatic departure over the Strait of Malacca, right seats capture the more visually interesting arrival sequence over the Bay of Bengal and Chennai's coastal approach. The landing view is more dynamic and geographically distinctive than the departure.

During takeoff from Penang International (PEN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Penang typically departs runway 09L/27R or 09R/27L depending on wind. Westbound departures (runway 27) climb over the Strait of Malacca with the Andaman Sea visible to the left. Left seats capture the water body and the Malaysian peninsula's western coastline receding behind. Notable sights include: Strait of Malacca, Andaman Sea, Penang Island (Pulau Pinang) to the right rear, Malaysian mainland coast.

When landing at Chennai International (MAA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Approaching Chennai typically uses runway 06/24 or 08/26 depending on wind. Westbound arrivals descend over the Bay of Bengal before turning inland. Right seats face the water approach and capture the coastline, Cooum River mouth, and the city's eastern districts as the aircraft descends toward the runway. Notable sights include: Bay of Bengal, Cooum River estuary, Chennai's eastern coastal districts, Madras Harbor area.

The flight from Penang International (PEN) to Chennai International (MAA) takes Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.

The flight crosses the Bay of Bengal at cruising altitude (around 30,000-35,000 feet). At midpoint, the Andaman Islands appear as small dark specks far to the left (north) of the direct route. The open water dominates the view for roughly 90 minutes. No major landmasses are visible during the cruise phase—only the vast expanse of the bay with occasional cargo ships appearing as white dots on the water far below.