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BOM → MAA
Which side of the plane to sit from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (Mumbai) to Chennai International Airport (Madras)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic Western Ghats escarpments shortly after takeoff and provides a better perspective of the Chennai coastline and Pulicat Lake during the descent.
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Mumbai Skyline
Aerial views of the dense South Mumbai skyline and the Bandra-Worli Sea Link shortly after departure.
Western Ghats Escarpments
Dramatic cliff faces of the Sahyadri range, including the Matheran plateau and the Ulhas Valley.
Krishna River Basin
The meandering path of the Krishna River as it cuts through the semi-arid landscape of the Deccan.
Pulicat Lake
The vast brackish water lagoon north of Chennai, visible during the descent from the north.
Coromandel Coast
The long stretch of the Bay of Bengal coastline as the aircraft turns for its final approach.
Book an 'A' seat for the best experience. Morning flights are ideal as the sun will be on the opposite side, reducing window glare. During the monsoon season (June to September), keep an eye out for numerous seasonal waterfalls cascading down the Western Ghats cliffs within the first 15 minutes of flight.
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Beautiful views of the Arabian Sea and the rugged coastline south of Mumbai during initial climb.
Mumbai-Pune Expressway
The winding highway carved through the mountains near the Lonavala and Khandala hill stations.
Deccan Plateau
A bird's eye view of the unique basaltic rock formations and agricultural patterns of rural Maharashtra and Karnataka.
Chembarambakkam Lake
One of the largest reservoirs supplying water to Chennai, prominent during the western approach.
Guindy National Park
A rare patch of green forest nestled right in the heart of the Chennai urban sprawl on final approach.
Seats on the right (usually 'F') are better for viewing the sunset on evening flights. While the Deccan landscape can be repetitive, the approach into Chennai from the west offers a great view of the city's rapid industrial expansion and the massive reservoirs that ring the city outskirts.
Book Hotels in MadrasDistance: 1,033 km (642 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 23 min
Departure: BOM (19.0886993408, 72.8678970337)
Arrival: MAA (12.990005493164062, 80.16929626464844)
Route Type: Domestic
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