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CJB → MAA
Which side of the plane to sit from Coimbatore International Airport (Coimbatore) to Chennai International Airport (Madras)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the Eastern Ghats outliers, particularly the Shevaroy Hills, and provides a clearer perspective of the city's expansion and coastline during the northern approach into Chennai.
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Western Ghats Edge
Lush green foothills visible immediately after takeoff from Coimbatore as the plane climbs.
Mettur Reservoir
A vast expanse of water on the Cauvery River, one of the largest dams in South India.
Shevaroy Hills
The high peaks of Yercaud hill station rising sharply from the plains near Salem.
Chennai North Cityscape
Panoramic views of the urban sprawl and the industrial corridors of North Chennai during descent.
Book a window seat on the left for morning flights to avoid the harsh tropical sun glare. Look out early in the flight to catch the silhouettes of the Western Ghats before the plane turns east. During the monsoon (October–December), this side offers dramatic views of cloud formations over the hills.
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Observation of the rugged, forest-covered mountain range famous for its 70 hairpin bends.
Arunachala Hill
The sacred and prominent peak at Tiruvannamalai, often visible as a distinct lone mountain on the horizon.
Chembarambakkam Lake
A massive rain-fed reservoir that is a primary water source for Chennai, stunning after the rains.
Sriperumbudur Hub
The 'Detroit of Asia' industrial belt with massive automotive manufacturing plants visible during final approach.
Sit on the right for evening flights to witness the sunset over the Tamil Nadu plains. Keep an eye out for the distinctive conical shape of the Arunachala Hill roughly midway through the flight. If the plane lands from the east, the right side may offer brief glimpses of the Bay of Bengal coastline.
Book Hotels in MadrasDistance: 404 km (251 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 40 min
Departure: CJB (11.029999733, 77.0434036255)
Arrival: MAA (12.990005493164062, 80.16929626464844)
Route Type: Domestic
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