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CMB → COK
Which side of the plane to sit from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (Colombo) to Cochin International Airport (Kochi)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for spotting the historic Adam's Bridge and the dramatic, lush greenery of the Western Ghats as you cross into the Indian subcontinent.
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Adam's Bridge
The legendary chain of limestone shoals, also known as Rama Setu, connecting the two nations.
Western Ghats
The UNESCO World Heritage mountain range featuring mist-covered peaks and dense tropical forests.
Vembanad Lake
Breathtaking views of India's longest lake just before the final approach into Cochin International.
Paddy Fields
The vibrant, neon-green mosaic of rice paddies typical of the South Indian rural landscape.
The right side is optimal for morning flights as the sun will be behind the aircraft, illuminating Adam's Bridge clearly. To see the Western Ghats without cloud cover, aim for a flight arriving before 10:00 AM. Look out about 20-30 minutes into the flight for the best view of the shoals.
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Laccadive Sea
Uninterrupted views of the deep blue waters separating Sri Lanka from the Indian mainland.
Malabar Coastline
The golden sands and palm-fringed shores of Kerala as the flight nears the destination.
Kochi Backwaters
An intricate network of lagoons and canals visible during the final banking maneuvers for landing.
Choose the left side for evening flights to witness the sunset over the Arabian Sea. During the monsoon season (June to September), this side provides a front-row seat to massive storm cloud formations rising from the ocean.
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Get eSIMs for IndiaDistance: 506 km (314 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 51 min
Departure: CMB (7.180759906768799, 79.88410186767578)
Arrival: COK (10.152, 76.401901)
Route Type: International
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