Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Abu Dhabi to Bombay. While takeoff favors the right for Persian Gulf views, the landing approach from the west provides superior views of Mumbai's dramatic coastal geography and the Arabian Sea. The landing experience outweighs the takeoff advantage.

During takeoff from Abu Dhabi International (AUH), sit on the Right side for the best views. AUH typically departs eastbound (Runways 01L/01R) or westbound (Runways 13L/13R). Right seats offer views of the Persian Gulf coastline and the shallow waters east of Abu Dhabi during eastbound departures, which are more common. Westbound departures show the desert interior, which is less visually distinctive. Notable sights include: Persian Gulf (shallow turquoise waters), Abu Dhabi city grid and harbor, Saadiyat Island developments, coastal salt flats and sabkha.

When landing at Chhatrapati Shivaji International (BOM), sit on the Left side for the best views. BOM uses Runways 09/27 primarily. Approaching from the west (Runway 09), left seats provide views of the Arabian Sea, Mumbai's coastal districts, and the city's western shoreline. Right seats would face inland toward the city's eastern sprawl with less dramatic geography. Notable sights include: Arabian Sea (dark blue-green waters), Colaba and Fort districts (dense urban grid), Back Bay and Marine Drive waterfront, Worli and Bandra coastal areas.

The flight from Abu Dhabi International (AUH) to Chhatrapati Shivaji International (BOM) takes Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the Arabian Sea heading southeast. Notable features include the Strait of Hormuz region (visible on departure if flying northward initially), the open Arabian Sea with occasional cargo ships, and the transition from UAE's arid coastline to India's monsoon-influenced western coast. The Thar Desert's eastern edge becomes visible approaching India. No major mountain ranges are visible at cruise altitude on this route; the Western Ghats mountains are too far inland from the coastal approach path to Mumbai.