Loading map...
HYD → RJA
Which side of the plane to sit from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (Hyderabad) to Rajahmundry Airport (Rajahmundry)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic Papi Hills and the serpentine winding of the Godavari River as the aircraft descends from the Deccan Plateau toward the coastal plains.
Search flights from HYD to RJA
East Hyderabad Expansion
Aerial view of the rapidly growing residential and industrial sectors of Uppal and Pocharam shortly after takeoff.
Khammam Forest Reserves
Dense green patches and undulating terrain of the Telangana-Andhra border regions.
Papi Hills Range
The majestic Eastern Ghats mountains through which the Godavari River carves a narrow, scenic gorge.
Upper Godavari Basin
Panoramic views of the river's wide expanse before it enters the delta region near Rajahmundry.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct southern sun. This side provides the best view of the hilly terrain north of the flight path. For the best photography of the Papi Hills, fly during the post-monsoon months (September to November) when the vegetation is at its most vibrant green.
Get eSIMs for India
Get eSIMs for India
Coastal Andhra Paddy Fields
A stunning mosaic of neon-green rice fields and irrigation networks that define the 'Rice Bowl of India'.
Krishna-Godavari Interlink
Visible canal systems and smaller tributaries that connect the two great river systems of the south.
Iconic Godavari Bridges
The famous Arch Bridge and the historic Havelock Bridge are often visible during the final banking maneuver for landing.
Rajahmundry Cityscape
A close-up view of the dense urban settlement and ghats along the eastern bank of the river during descent.
The right side is ideal for capturing the iconic rail and road bridges over the Godavari during the final approach. If flying in the late afternoon, the sunlight hitting the river water creates a beautiful golden-hour glow. Ensure you have a window seat clear of the wing to see the bridges as the plane descends into RJA.
Book Hotels in RajahmundryDistance: 360 km (224 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 36 min
Departure: HYD (17.2313175201, 78.4298553467)
Arrival: RJA (17.1103992462, 81.81819915770001)
Route Type: Domestic
Thank you for booking your travels through our travel partners. The commissions from your bookings keep this site running.