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MCT → MAA
Which side of the plane to sit from Muscat International Airport (Muscat) to Chennai International Airport (Madras)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the Muscat coastline upon departure and a more scenic crossing of the southern Western Ghats and the Cauvery River basin.
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Old Muscat
Aerial views of the Qasr Al Alam Palace and the historic forts of Mutrah.
Oman's Cliffs
Dramatically steep cliffs of the Arabian Peninsula meeting the turquoise sea.
Kudremukh Range
Distinctive horse-faced mountain peaks in the Western Ghats of Karnataka.
Cauvery River
The lifeblood of South India winding through the Deccan Plateau.
Marina Beach
One of the world's longest urban beaches visible during the final descent into Chennai.
The right side is highly recommended for the initial 20 minutes of flight to capture the Omani coastline. During the monsoon (June-September), expect heavy cloud cover over the Western Ghats, making the urban views of Muscat and Chennai more reliable.
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Rugged limestone formations north of Muscat during departure.
Arabian Sea
A vast expanse of deep blue water for the majority of the flight.
Karnataka Coast
Landfall over the Indian subcontinent near the port city of Mangalore.
Western Ghats
The UNESCO world heritage site's northern ridges covered in dense forest.
Bangalore Skyline
Distal views of the 'Silicon Valley of India' to the north of the flight path.
Choose the left side if you prefer a view of the northern Indian coastline. For the best visibility of the Western Ghats, ensure you are flying during daylight hours, ideally on a morning flight when cloud cover is minimal.
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Get eSIMs for IndiaDistance: 2,589 km (1,609 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 27 min
Departure: MCT (23.593299865722656, 58.284400939941406)
Arrival: MAA (12.990005493164062, 80.16929626464844)
Route Type: International
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