While the right side offers a brief but scenic Mumbai coastal view at takeoff, the left side provides a more varied and sustained set of features across the flight — the Deccan plateau, glimpses of Myanmar's coastal plain during cruise, and a strong Bangkok cityscape on arrival.
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Flight Path
Bombay to Bangkok is 1,883 miles (3,031 km), a flight of about 3 hours 35 minutes.
Bay of Bengal, Andaman Sea, and the low coastal plain of southern Myanmar near the Irrawaddy delta are visible in the distance to the north during the mid-cruise segment.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from BOM
RIGHTDeparting BOM, the aircraft typically climbs out over the Arabian Sea and banks south before turning onto its easterly track, briefly exposing Mumbai's southern peninsula, harbor, and Elephanta Island on the right side. The left side mostly shows the flat northern suburbs and Thane creek with less definition.
Landing at BKK
LEFTOn approach into Suvarnabhumi, arrivals commonly track in from the north or south along the Chao Phraya basin, giving left-side passengers a clear view of Bangkok's sprawling cityscape, the river's winding path, and the flat delta rice fields surrounding the airport. The right side mostly faces open agricultural land with fewer distinguishing features.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Chhatrapati Shivaji International (BOM) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bombay to Bangkok. While the right side offers a brief but scenic Mumbai coastal view at takeoff, the left side provides a more varied and sustained set of features across the flight — the Deccan plateau, glimpses of Myanmar's coastal plain during cruise, and a strong Bangkok cityscape on arrival.
What can I see during takeoff from Chhatrapati Shivaji International in Bombay?
During takeoff from Chhatrapati Shivaji International (BOM), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing BOM, the aircraft typically climbs out over the Arabian Sea and banks south before turning onto its easterly track, briefly exposing Mumbai's southern peninsula, harbor, and Elephanta Island on the right side. The left side mostly shows the flat northern suburbs and Thane creek with less definition. Notable sights include: Mumbai harbor, Elephanta Island, Marine Drive/Nariman Point skyline, Arabian Sea coastline.
What can I see when landing at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok?
When landing at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into Suvarnabhumi, arrivals commonly track in from the north or south along the Chao Phraya basin, giving left-side passengers a clear view of Bangkok's sprawling cityscape, the river's winding path, and the flat delta rice fields surrounding the airport. The right side mostly faces open agricultural land with fewer distinguishing features. Notable sights include: Chao Phraya River, Bangkok skyline (Sathorn/Silom towers), Suvarnabhumi's surrounding rice paddies, Gulf of Thailand in the distance.
How long is the flight from Bombay to Bangkok?
The flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji International (BOM) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) takes about 3 hours 35 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 Bombay to Bangkok flight path pass over?
Bay of Bengal, Andaman Sea, and the low coastal plain of southern Myanmar near the Irrawaddy delta are visible in the distance to the north during the mid-cruise segment.