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DMM → MAA
Which side of the plane to sit from King Fahd International Airport (Dammam) to Chennai International Airport (Madras)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic Omani coastline, the lush Malabar coast, and the transition across the Western Ghats into the Tamil Nadu plains.
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Rub' al Khali Edges
The vast orange dunes of the Empty Quarter visible in the distance shortly after takeoff.
Musandam Peninsula
The dramatic 'fjords of Arabia' where the mountains meet the sea in northern Oman.
Malabar Coast
The vibrant green entrance into India, featuring the backwaters and coconut groves of the Kerala-Karnataka border.
Nilgiri Hills
The majestic blue mountains of the Western Ghats, often surrounded by cloud banks.
Bay of Bengal Shoreline
The sweeping coastline of Chennai, including the famous Marina Beach, visible during the turn for landing.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Arabian Sea. It provides the best view of the Western Ghats mountain range's vertical drop into the plains. Keep an eye out for the Kaveri River winding through the landscape in the latter half of the flight.
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Tarout Bay
Aerial view of the Persian Gulf islands and the industrial ports of Dammam and Al Jubail.
Iranian Coastline
Distal views of the rugged mountains of southern Iran across the Persian Gulf waters.
Northern Western Ghats
The sharp rise of the mist-covered mountains as the aircraft enters Indian airspace over Karnataka.
Deccan Plateau
A patchwork of agricultural fields and small reservoirs stretching across the interior of South India.
Chennai Northern Suburbs
Industrial zones and the busy Pulicat Lake area as the flight descends for approach.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare. This side is particularly interesting for viewing the dense urban grid of Chennai and its northern satellite towns during the final descent. Look for the Ennore Port and the vast wetlands north of the city.
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Get eSIMs for IndiaDistance: 3,501 km (2,175 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 7 min
Departure: DMM (26.471200942993164, 49.79790115356445)
Arrival: MAA (12.990005493164062, 80.16929626464844)
Route Type: International
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