The left side wins overall thanks to a scenic Bangkok departure, glimpses of southern India's coastline and Deccan plateau during cruise, and a strong Mumbai harbor-and-skyline arrival, while the right side offers comparatively flat, unremarkable terrain throughout.
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Flight Path
Bangkok to Bombay is 1,883 miles (3,031 km), a flight of about 4 hours 5 minutes.
Southern Myanmar coastline, the Andaman Sea, the Bay of Bengal, and the Indian coastline near Visakhapatnam before crossing the Deccan Plateau toward Mumbai
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from BKK
LEFTDeparting Suvarnabhumi, the left side offers a view back over Bangkok's dense skyline, the Chao Phraya River delta, and glimpses of the upper Gulf of Thailand as the aircraft climbs and turns onto its westbound track. The right side mostly shows flat agricultural land east of the city with little visual interest.
Landing at BOM
LEFTOn approach into Mumbai from the east, the left side reveals the city's dramatic peninsula shape, South Mumbai's dense skyline, the natural harbor, and Elephanta Island rising from the Arabian Sea. The right side during the turn mainly shows the flatter, hillier suburbs and reservoirs of Sanjay Gandhi National Park, less visually striking.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Chhatrapati Shivaji International (BOM)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bangkok to Bombay. The left side wins overall thanks to a scenic Bangkok departure, glimpses of southern India's coastline and Deccan plateau during cruise, and a strong Mumbai harbor-and-skyline arrival, while the right side offers comparatively flat, unremarkable terrain throughout.
What can I see during takeoff from Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok?
During takeoff from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing Suvarnabhumi, the left side offers a view back over Bangkok's dense skyline, the Chao Phraya River delta, and glimpses of the upper Gulf of Thailand as the aircraft climbs and turns onto its westbound track. The right side mostly shows flat agricultural land east of the city with little visual interest. Notable sights include: Chao Phraya River, Bangkok skyline, Gulf of Thailand, Suvarnabhumi's rice paddy surroundings.
What can I see when landing at Chhatrapati Shivaji International in Bombay?
When landing at Chhatrapati Shivaji International (BOM), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into Mumbai from the east, the left side reveals the city's dramatic peninsula shape, South Mumbai's dense skyline, the natural harbor, and Elephanta Island rising from the Arabian Sea. The right side during the turn mainly shows the flatter, hillier suburbs and reservoirs of Sanjay Gandhi National Park, less visually striking. Notable sights include: Mumbai skyline and Marine Drive, Mumbai Harbour, Elephanta Island, Arabian Sea coastline.
How long is the flight from Bangkok to Bombay?
The flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Chhatrapati Shivaji International (BOM) takes about 4 hours 5 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,883 miles (3,031 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Bangkok to Bombay flight path pass over?
Southern Myanmar coastline, the Andaman Sea, the Bay of Bengal, and the Indian coastline near Visakhapatnam before crossing the Deccan Plateau toward Mumbai