About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Chhatrapati Shivaji International (BOM) to Phuket International (HKT)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bombay to Phuket. While takeoff favors the right, the landing view of Phang Nga Bay's iconic limestone karsts is geographically superior and more visually distinctive than Mumbai's urban sprawl. Left seats capture the most memorable segment of this route.
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 runways 09L/09R (eastbound) or 27L/27R (westbound). Right-side seats on eastbound departures offer immediate views of Mumbai's sprawl, the Arabian Sea coastline, and the Western Ghats rising inland. Westbound departures are less common but would favor left seats; assume standard eastbound routing. Notable sights include: Arabian Sea (immediate offshore), Mumbai urban sprawl and Colaba district, Western Ghats mountain range (distant, inland), Elephanta Island (small, in harbor waters).
What can I see when landing at Phuket International in Phuket?
When landing at Phuket International (HKT), sit on the Left side for the best views. HKT approaches from the north on runway 03 or from the south on runway 21. Northern approaches (more common) descending westbound offer left-side views of Phang Nga Bay's dramatic limestone karsts, Phuket's interior hills, and the Andaman Sea. Southern approaches favor right seats but are less frequent. Notable sights include: Phang Nga Bay limestone karsts (James Bond Island area), Phuket's central ridge and vegetation, Andaman Sea, Phuket town and airport approach zone.
How long is the flight from Bombay to Phuket?
The flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji International (BOM) to Phuket International (HKT) takes Approximately 3 hours 15 minutes.
What does the Bombay to Phuket flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Andaman Sea after leaving the Indian coast. Notable features include the Nicobar Islands (small, rarely visible at cruise altitude), the open Andaman Sea (featureless), and approach to the Malay Peninsula's western coast near Phang Nga and Phuket. The Irrawaddy Delta in Myanmar lies to the north of the standard routing. At cruise altitude (around 35,000 feet), individual landmarks are difficult to distinguish; the route is mostly over open water with occasional glimpses of the Malay Peninsula's coastline and interior ridges as you approach Thailand.