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IXE → BLR
Which side of the plane to sit from Mangalore International Airport (Mangalore) to Kempegowda International Airport (Bangalore)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers spectacular views of the rugged Kudremukh mountain range and the winding Netravati River as the aircraft climbs over the Western Ghats.
Netravati River Basin
Aerial view of the river snaking through the lush Mangalore outskirts immediately after takeoff.
Kudremukh Range
Dramatic vistas of the rolling green hills and deep valleys of the Western Ghats mountain range.
Hemavati Reservoir
A glimpse of the blue waters of the Gorur Dam near Hassan during the mid-flight cruise.
Bangalore North
Panoramic views of the Yelahanka area and the expanding suburban sprawl of North Bangalore on descent.
Sit on the left for the best morning light on the mountains. In the evening, this side offers great sunset views over the Arabian Sea during the initial climb. Avoid the wing area (rows 10-20 on A320s) for an unobstructed view of the Ghats.
Ullal Coastline
A stunning view of the Mangalore coastline and the confluence of rivers with the Arabian Sea.
Sakleshpur Estates
Look down at the vast coffee and spice plantations nestled within the misty Bisle Ghat region.
Deccan Plateau
The transition from dense mountain forests to the geometric patterns of the Karnataka agricultural plains.
BLR Airport Approach
Depending on the wind, a clear view of the airport's dual runway system during the final landing bank.
The right side is excellent for early morning flights to see the sunrise over the plateau. During the monsoon (June-Sept), this side provides a front-row seat to the heavy cloud formations pushing against the Ghats.
Distance: 306 km (190 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 31 min
Departure: IXE (12.961299896199998, 74.89009857180001)
Arrival: BLR (13.1979, 77.706299)
Route Type: Domestic
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