The takeoff view of the Arabian Sea and Western Ghats coastline is more visually distinctive and dramatic than the landing approach over plateau farmland. Right-side seats capture the most geographically significant features of this route.
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Flight Path
Trivandrum to Pune is 726 miles (1,169 km), a flight of about 2 hours 10 minutes.
Western Ghats mountain range (running north-south, separating coastal Kerala from the Deccan Plateau), Pamba River valley, transition from tropical coastal vegetation to plateau grasslands and agricultural zones, scattered towns along the plateau including Kottayam and Vaikom regions
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from TRV
RIGHTRight-side seats capture the Arabian Sea coastline and the Western Ghats escarpment as the aircraft climbs northwestward from Trivandrum. The sea and coastal backwaters are most prominent on the right during initial climb.
Landing at PNQ
LEFTLeft-side seats offer views of the Deccan Plateau terrain, agricultural fields, and the approach into Pune from the south. The plateau's distinctive rolling landscape and the city's urban sprawl are best seen from the left during descent.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Thiruvananthapuram International (TRV) to Pune (PNQ)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Trivandrum to Pune. The takeoff view of the Arabian Sea and Western Ghats coastline is more visually distinctive and dramatic than the landing approach over plateau farmland. Right-side seats capture the most geographically significant features of this route.
What can I see during takeoff from Thiruvananthapuram International in Trivandrum?
During takeoff from Thiruvananthapuram International (TRV), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats capture the Arabian Sea coastline and the Western Ghats escarpment as the aircraft climbs northwestward from Trivandrum. The sea and coastal backwaters are most prominent on the right during initial climb. Notable sights include: Arabian Sea (immediate coastline), Trivandrum city grid (below), Western Ghats foothills (distant northeast), Veli Lake and lagoon systems (nearby).
What can I see when landing at Pune in Pune?
When landing at Pune (PNQ), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats offer views of the Deccan Plateau terrain, agricultural fields, and the approach into Pune from the south. The plateau's distinctive rolling landscape and the city's urban sprawl are best seen from the left during descent. Notable sights include: Deccan Plateau agricultural fields (patchwork pattern), Pune city sprawl (urban grid), Mula-Mutha River valley (linear feature), Sahyadri Range foothills (distant western horizon).
How long is the flight from Trivandrum to Pune?
The flight from Thiruvananthapuram International (TRV) to Pune (PNQ) takes about 2 hours 10 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 726 miles (1,169 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Trivandrum to Pune flight path pass over?
Western Ghats mountain range (running north-south, separating coastal Kerala from the Deccan Plateau), Pamba River valley, transition from tropical coastal vegetation to plateau grasslands and agricultural zones, scattered towns along the plateau including Kottayam and Vaikom regions