Vijayawada to Madras is 248 miles (400 km), a flight of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Right-side seats provide superior views at both ends of the flight: the Krishna delta and Vijayawada plains during departure, and the approach over Chennai's northern suburbs and Cooum River during landing. The right side captures more visually distinctive water features and urban geography throughout the journey.
Flight Path
The flight path crosses the flat coastal plains of Andhra Pradesh and northern Tamil Nadu. Notable features include the Nellore district agricultural lands, the Tirupati region inland to the west (visible as distant elevated terrain on clear days), and the transition from Andhra Pradesh into Tamil Nadu marked by subtle changes in landscape pattern and settlement density. The Bay of Bengal remains visible to the east throughout much of the flight at cruising altitude.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from VGA
RIGHTRight-side seats capture the Krishna River delta and Vijayawada city sprawl during initial climb. Runways at VGA typically operate on 09/27 headings; departures heading south or southeast place the river system and agricultural plains on the right side of the aircraft.
Landing at MAA
LEFTLeft-side seats offer views of the Cooum River, Chennai's northern suburbs, and the approach corridor over the city. MAA typically uses runways 08/26; final approach from the north places the city, river systems, and coastal features on the left side during descent.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Vijayawada (VGA) to Chennai International (MAA)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Vijayawada to Madras. Right-side seats provide superior views at both ends of the flight: the Krishna delta and Vijayawada plains during departure, and the approach over Chennai's northern suburbs and Cooum River during landing. The right side captures more visually distinctive water features and urban geography throughout the journey.
What can I see during takeoff from Vijayawada in Vijayawada?
During takeoff from Vijayawada (VGA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats capture the Krishna River delta and Vijayawada city sprawl during initial climb. Runways at VGA typically operate on 09/27 headings; departures heading south or southeast place the river system and agricultural plains on the right side of the aircraft. Notable sights include: Krishna River delta with its braided channels, Vijayawada urban grid along the river, surrounding flat alluvial plains, Kondaveedu Fort ruins visible as a small elevated feature inland.
What can I see when landing at Chennai International in Madras?
When landing at Chennai International (MAA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats offer views of the Cooum River, Chennai's northern suburbs, and the approach corridor over the city. MAA typically uses runways 08/26; final approach from the north places the city, river systems, and coastal features on the left side during descent. Notable sights include: Cooum River running through Chennai, northern suburban sprawl of Ambattur and Avadi districts, Pulicat Lake visible to the north as a shallow lagoon, coastal plains meeting the Bay of Bengal.
How long is the flight from Vijayawada to Madras?
The flight from Vijayawada (VGA) to Chennai International (MAA) takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 248 miles (400 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Vijayawada to Madras flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the flat coastal plains of Andhra Pradesh and northern Tamil Nadu. Notable features include the Nellore district agricultural lands, the Tirupati region inland to the west (visible as distant elevated terrain on clear days), and the transition from Andhra Pradesh into Tamil Nadu marked by subtle changes in landscape pattern and settlement density. The Bay of Bengal remains visible to the east throughout much of the flight at cruising altitude.