The right side captures the most dramatic terrain transitions of the flight — the Western Ghats during departure and the Eastern Ghats meeting the Bay of Bengal during arrival — while the left side is dominated by flat interior plains and open water with little visual interest.
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Flight Path
Trivandrum to Visakhapatnam is 791 miles (1,273 km), a flight of about 1 hour 40 minutes.
Deccan Plateau interior, scattered reservoirs and river valleys of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, distant Eastern Ghats foothills before the Bay of Bengal coast
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Takeoff from TRV
RIGHTDeparting TRV toward the northeast, the right side offers a brief but scenic view of the Western Ghats' forested ridgelines rising sharply just inland from the Kerala coast as the aircraft climbs and turns onto its cruise heading. The left side mostly shows the flatter coastal plain and quickly fades into haze over the Arabian Sea.
Landing at VTZ
RIGHTOn approach into VTZ, the aircraft typically tracks in along the Andhra coastline, giving right-side passengers a clear view of the Eastern Ghats hills meeting the Bay of Bengal, including the hilly headland near Vizag with its harbor and naval installations. Left-side views are dominated by open water with little variation.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Thiruvananthapuram International (TRV) to Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport (Vizag) (VTZ)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Trivandrum to Visakhapatnam. The right side captures the most dramatic terrain transitions of the flight — the Western Ghats during departure and the Eastern Ghats meeting the Bay of Bengal during arrival — while the left side is dominated by flat interior plains and open water with little visual interest.
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. Departing TRV toward the northeast, the right side offers a brief but scenic view of the Western Ghats' forested ridgelines rising sharply just inland from the Kerala coast as the aircraft climbs and turns onto its cruise heading. The left side mostly shows the flatter coastal plain and quickly fades into haze over the Arabian Sea. Notable sights include: Western Ghats escarpment, Kerala backwaters near Trivandrum, Arabian Sea coastline.
What can I see when landing at Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport (Vizag) in Visakhapatnam?
When landing at Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport (Vizag) (VTZ), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into VTZ, the aircraft typically tracks in along the Andhra coastline, giving right-side passengers a clear view of the Eastern Ghats hills meeting the Bay of Bengal, including the hilly headland near Vizag with its harbor and naval installations. Left-side views are dominated by open water with little variation. Notable sights include: Bay of Bengal coastline, Eastern Ghats hills near Visakhapatnam, Vizag harbor and Dolphin's Nose headland.
How long is the flight from Trivandrum to Visakhapatnam?
The flight from Thiruvananthapuram International (TRV) to Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport (Vizag) (VTZ) takes about 1 hour 40 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 791 miles (1,273 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Trivandrum to Visakhapatnam flight path pass over?
Deccan Plateau interior, scattered reservoirs and river valleys of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, distant Eastern Ghats foothills before the Bay of Bengal coast