The left side strings together the Arabian Sea coastline at takeoff, the Western Ghats foothills along the Kerala-Karnataka border during cruise, and the Nandi Hills outcrop near Bangalore on approach — a continuous thread of terrain variety absent on the right, which stays over the flatter Deccan plateau for most of the flight.
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Flight Path
Trivandrum to Bangalore is 330 miles (531 km), a flight of about 1 hour 20 minutes.
Western Ghats foothills near the Kerala-Karnataka border (Wayanad/Coorg forested ridges), transitioning to the flatter Deccan plateau farmland of southern Karnataka as the route continues north toward Bangalore
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from TRV
LEFTDeparting TRV, the left side faces west toward the Arabian Sea, giving passengers a clear view of Thiruvananthapuram's coastline, beaches, and backwater lagoons as the aircraft climbs out. The right side initially shows only the city's inland suburbs before flatter terrain takes over.
Landing at BLR
LEFTOn approach into BLR, the left side offers a view of the granite Nandi Hills rising from the plains northwest of the airport, along with Bangalore's northern IT suburbs. The right side during the same turn mostly shows uniform Deccan farmland with little visual variety.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Thiruvananthapuram International (TRV) to Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Trivandrum to Bangalore. The left side strings together the Arabian Sea coastline at takeoff, the Western Ghats foothills along the Kerala-Karnataka border during cruise, and the Nandi Hills outcrop near Bangalore on approach — a continuous thread of terrain variety absent on the right, which stays over the flatter Deccan plateau for most of the flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Thiruvananthapuram International in Trivandrum?
During takeoff from Thiruvananthapuram International (TRV), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing TRV, the left side faces west toward the Arabian Sea, giving passengers a clear view of Thiruvananthapuram's coastline, beaches, and backwater lagoons as the aircraft climbs out. The right side initially shows only the city's inland suburbs before flatter terrain takes over. Notable sights include: Arabian Sea coastline, Shangumugham/Kovalam beach belt, Thiruvananthapuram city and backwater canals.
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 approach into BLR, the left side offers a view of the granite Nandi Hills rising from the plains northwest of the airport, along with Bangalore's northern IT suburbs. The right side during the same turn mostly shows uniform Deccan farmland with little visual variety. Notable sights include: Nandi Hills granite outcrop, Bangalore's northern suburbs/IT parks, Deccan plateau farmland patchwork.
How long is the flight from Trivandrum to Bangalore?
The flight from Thiruvananthapuram International (TRV) to Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR) takes about 1 hour 20 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 330 miles (531 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Trivandrum to Bangalore flight path pass over?
Western Ghats foothills near the Kerala-Karnataka border (Wayanad/Coorg forested ridges), transitioning to the flatter Deccan plateau farmland of southern Karnataka as the route continues north toward Bangalore