While the right side has a strong departure show over Mumbai, the left side wins overall. It captures the Arabian Sea for much of the cruise, the Oman coastline and Musandam Peninsula as you cross into the Gulf of Oman, and then delivers the iconic Dubai skyline on approach. The left side view is consistently interesting across more of the flight.
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Flight Path
Bombay to Dubai is 1,196 miles (1,925 km), a flight of about 3 hours 10 minutes.
The flight tracks northwest over the Arabian Sea, crossing the Gujarat coastline near Surat, then over open ocean. Around the midpoint you cross the Omani coast near Muscat, with the Al Hajar Mountains visible as a rugged brown range rising sharply from the coast. The flight then crosses the Strait of Hormuz and the southern tip of the Musandam Peninsula before descending over the UAE desert toward Dubai.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from BOM
RIGHTBOM typically departs on runway 27 (heading west) or 14 (heading southeast). On the dominant westward departure from runway 27, the right side faces north and gives you the Mumbai city skyline, Bandra-Worli Sea Link, and the sprawling Back Bay before the aircraft turns northwest. On a southward departure from runway 14, the right side still captures the Arabian Sea and Mumbai Harbour.
Landing at DXB
LEFTDXB's primary arrival runways are 12L/12R (heading southeast) or 30L/30R (heading northwest). On the common approach from the northwest on runway 30, aircraft track over the desert and descend over the city. The left side faces south and southwest, giving direct views over Downtown Dubai, the Burj Khalifa, Dubai Creek, and the coastline of Jumeirah as you descend.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Chhatrapati Shivaji International (BOM) to Dubai International (DXB)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bombay to Dubai. While the right side has a strong departure show over Mumbai, the left side wins overall. It captures the Arabian Sea for much of the cruise, the Oman coastline and Musandam Peninsula as you cross into the Gulf of Oman, and then delivers the iconic Dubai skyline on approach. The left side view is consistently interesting across more of the flight.
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. BOM typically departs on runway 27 (heading west) or 14 (heading southeast). On the dominant westward departure from runway 27, the right side faces north and gives you the Mumbai city skyline, Bandra-Worli Sea Link, and the sprawling Back Bay before the aircraft turns northwest. On a southward departure from runway 14, the right side still captures the Arabian Sea and Mumbai Harbour. Notable sights include: Bandra-Worli Sea Link, Back Bay and Marine Drive crescent, Mumbai Harbour and Elephanta Island, Dharavi and the dense urban grid of central Mumbai.
What can I see when landing at Dubai International in Dubai?
When landing at Dubai International (DXB), sit on the Left side for the best views. DXB's primary arrival runways are 12L/12R (heading southeast) or 30L/30R (heading northwest). On the common approach from the northwest on runway 30, aircraft track over the desert and descend over the city. The left side faces south and southwest, giving direct views over Downtown Dubai, the Burj Khalifa, Dubai Creek, and the coastline of Jumeirah as you descend. Notable sights include: Burj Khalifa and Downtown Dubai cluster, Dubai Creek and Deira waterfront, Jumeirah coastline and Palm Jumeirah (distant), Sheikh Zayed Road corridor of high-rises.
How long is the flight from Bombay to Dubai?
The flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji International (BOM) to Dubai International (DXB) takes about 3 hours 10 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,196 miles (1,925 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Bombay to Dubai flight path pass over?
The flight tracks northwest over the Arabian Sea, crossing the Gujarat coastline near Surat, then over open ocean. Around the midpoint you cross the Omani coast near Muscat, with the Al Hajar Mountains visible as a rugged brown range rising sharply from the coast. The flight then crosses the Strait of Hormuz and the southern tip of the Musandam Peninsula before descending over the UAE desert toward Dubai.