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MAA → IXZ
Which side of the plane to sit from Chennai International Airport (Madras) to Vir Savarkar International Airport (Port Blair)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the Chennai coastline upon departure and the most iconic views of the Andaman archipelago, including Ross Island and the Port Blair harbor, during the final approach.
Marina Beach
A sweeping view of one of the world's longest urban beaches immediately after takeoff from Chennai.
Chennai Port
Aerial perspective of the bustling shipping lanes and the industrial naval infrastructure of the Coromandel Coast.
Bay of Bengal
Expansive views of the deep blue waters and the transition from the continental shelf to the deep ocean.
Ross Island
The historic ruins and lush greenery of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Island visible during the descent into Port Blair.
Port Blair Harbor
Clear views of the naval base, passenger jetties, and the iconic Cellular Jail in the distance before touchdown.
Book an 'A' seat for the best experience. On morning flights (typical for this route), the sun will be on the right, providing perfect lighting for photography on the left. Watch for the dramatic change in water color from muddy brown to turquoise as you approach the islands. Clear skies are most common from December to April.
Adyar Estuary
Views of the Adyar River flowing into the sea and the southern residential districts of Chennai.
Ocean Glint
Spectacular sun reflections off the water surface during morning flights across the bay.
Sentinel Islands
On specific flight paths, you may catch a distant glimpse of the isolated North or South Sentinel Islands.
Mahatma Gandhi Marine Park
Aerial views of the dense mangrove forests and protected coral reefs of the Wandoor region.
Hilly Descent
A close-up look at the rugged, tropical terrain and hilly topography of the South Andaman district during landing.
Book an 'F' seat. While the sun can be intense on this side during morning flights, the views of the coral reefs and the southern tip of the Andaman islands during the circling pattern for landing are exceptional. Use a polarized filter for photos to cut through the haze and sea reflection.
Distance: 1,373 km (853 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 50 min
Departure: MAA (12.990005493164062, 80.16929626464844)
Arrival: IXZ (11.641200065612791, 92.72969818115234)
Route Type: Domestic
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