The left side wins because it captures the coastal drama at both ends of the flight — Visakhapatnam's harbor and hills at departure, and Kerala's backwaters framed against Western Ghats foothills at arrival — while the right side offers mostly flat interior terrain throughout.
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Flight Path
Visakhapatnam to Trivandrum is 791 miles (1,273 km), a flight of about 1 hour 50 minutes.
Eastern Ghats hill ranges, Nallamala forest belt, Krishna and Penna river basins, transitioning to the Western Ghats foothills as the route nears Kerala
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Takeoff from VTZ
LEFTDeparting VTZ toward the southwest, the left side offers a sweeping view of Visakhapatnam's harbor, the naval dockyard, and the curving Bay of Bengal coastline with Kailasagiri hill rising above RK Beach. The right side shows only the flatter interior plains of coastal Andhra Pradesh.
Landing at TRV
LEFTOn approach into TRV, the aircraft typically turns in from the southeast, giving passengers on the left a view of the forested Western Ghats foothills before the plane descends over Kerala's backwaters and coconut-palm coastline near the Arabian Sea. The right side mostly shows flat agricultural land with less contrast.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport (Vizag) (VTZ) to Thiruvananthapuram International (TRV)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Visakhapatnam to Trivandrum. The left side wins because it captures the coastal drama at both ends of the flight — Visakhapatnam's harbor and hills at departure, and Kerala's backwaters framed against Western Ghats foothills at arrival — while the right side offers mostly flat interior terrain throughout.
What can I see during takeoff from Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport (Vizag) in Visakhapatnam?
During takeoff from Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport (Vizag) (VTZ), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing VTZ toward the southwest, the left side offers a sweeping view of Visakhapatnam's harbor, the naval dockyard, and the curving Bay of Bengal coastline with Kailasagiri hill rising above RK Beach. The right side shows only the flatter interior plains of coastal Andhra Pradesh. Notable sights include: Visakhapatnam harbor and naval base, Kailasagiri hill, RK Beach coastline, Bay of Bengal shoreline.
What can I see when landing at Thiruvananthapuram International in Trivandrum?
When landing at Thiruvananthapuram International (TRV), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into TRV, the aircraft typically turns in from the southeast, giving passengers on the left a view of the forested Western Ghats foothills before the plane descends over Kerala's backwaters and coconut-palm coastline near the Arabian Sea. The right side mostly shows flat agricultural land with less contrast. Notable sights include: Western Ghats foothills, Kerala backwaters, coconut palm plantations, Arabian Sea coastline near Trivandrum.
How long is the flight from Visakhapatnam to Trivandrum?
The flight from Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport (Vizag) (VTZ) to Thiruvananthapuram International (TRV) takes about 1 hour 50 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 Visakhapatnam to Trivandrum flight path pass over?
Eastern Ghats hill ranges, Nallamala forest belt, Krishna and Penna river basins, transitioning to the Western Ghats foothills as the route nears Kerala