About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Schiphol (AMS) to Chhatrapati Shivaji International (BOM)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Amsterdam to Bombay. Right side wins at both ends of the flight. During the cruise over Central Asia the right side also faces generally south, giving better views of the Hindu Kush and Zagros mountain ranges as the route tracks southeast. Consistent advantage throughout makes right the clear overall pick.
What can I see during takeoff from Schiphol in Amsterdam?
During takeoff from Schiphol (AMS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Schiphol typically departs southeastward on runway 18R/36L or eastward on 22/04, meaning a right-side seat gives you views over Amsterdam city center, the IJ waterway, and the historic canal ring as you climb out. The left side faces open polder farmland and the North Sea coast. Notable sights include: Amsterdam canal ring and Amstel River, IJ waterway and Amsterdam Centraal area, Amstelveen suburban grid, Haarlemmermeerpolder flat agricultural geometry.
What can I see when landing at Chhatrapati Shivaji International in Bombay?
When landing at Chhatrapati Shivaji International (BOM), sit on the Right side for the best views. Mumbai's primary arrival runway 27 brings aircraft in from the east over the city, and a right-side seat faces south over the Mumbai peninsula, giving clear views of the Back Bay, Marine Drive, and the dense urban fabric of South Mumbai. The left side faces north over the suburban sprawl of the Western Railway corridor. Notable sights include: Marine Drive and Back Bay crescent, Mumbai Harbour and Thane Creek, Dharavi and central Mumbai urban density, Bandra-Worli Sea Link bridge.
How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Bombay?
The flight from Schiphol (AMS) to Chhatrapati Shivaji International (BOM) takes Approximately 8 hours 30 minutes to 9 hours.
What does the Amsterdam to Bombay flight path pass over?
The route tracks southeast from Amsterdam over Germany and Austria, crossing the Alps near Innsbruck or Salzburg, then over the Balkans or Turkey depending on routing, across the Black Sea or Anatolia, then over Iran crossing the Zagros Mountains, before descending over the Arabian Sea toward Mumbai. The Zagros range in western Iran is particularly dramatic from altitude, with sharp parallel ridgelines visible for hundreds of miles. The Caspian Sea may be visible to the north if routing goes over Iran. The Hindu Kush and Karakoram are too far north of this route to be clearly visible.