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CMB → TRZ
Which side of the plane to sit from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (Colombo) to Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport (Tiruchirappalli)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the historic Adam's Bridge (Ram Setu) and the sacred island of Rameshwaram as you cross the Palk Strait.
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Mannar Island
The long, narrow sandy peninsula of Sri Lanka stretching out towards the Indian subcontinent.
Adam's Bridge
The legendary chain of limestone shoals, also known as Ram Setu, connecting the two nations across the sea.
Rameshwaram
Clear views of the sacred island city and the architectural marvel of the Pamban Bridge connecting it to India.
Trichy Rockfort
As the plane descends, look for the massive ancient rock fortification rising sharply from the city plains.
Secure a window seat on the right for the most iconic views of this route. Morning flights are ideal as the sun illuminates the shallow sandbars of Adam's Bridge. Keep your camera ready about 20-25 minutes into the flight for the Palk Strait crossing.
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Negombo Lagoon
Aerial view of the vast lagoon and the bustling coastal fishing town immediately after takeoff from CMB.
Gulf of Mannar
The deep turquoise waters of the biosphere reserve, home to diverse marine life and coral reefs.
Tamil Nadu Farmlands
The geometric patterns of rice paddies and coconut groves that define the rural landscape of southern India.
The left side is preferable for late afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. It provides a great perspective of the Sri Lankan coastline receding and the vastness of the Indian Ocean before reaching the Indian mainland.
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Get eSIMs for IndiaDistance: 419 km (260 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 42 min
Departure: CMB (7.180759906768799, 79.88410186767578)
Arrival: TRZ (10.765399932861328, 78.70970153808594)
Route Type: International
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