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Flight time4h 30m
Distance1,866
Heading110° → 117°
Best side
Right
★ 2.0 left·★ 3.5 right

The right side wins on both ends of the flight: a scenic Mumbai skyline and coastline departure, and a rare glimpse of Phang Nga Bay's karst islands during the Phuket approach, while the left side offers mostly featureless sea for both segments.

Takeoff · BOMRIGHTMumbai skyline, Marine Drive coastline, Bandra-Worli Sea Link
Landing · HKTRIGHTPhang Nga Bay limestone karsts, Andaman Sea, Mai Khao Beach

Flight Path

Flight path overview

Southern Indian peninsula, Bay of Bengal open water, and the Andaman Sea approaching Thailand's west coast

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Phase by phase

Aerial window seat view during takeoff from Bombay (right side) — Mumbai skyline, Marine Drive coastline, Bandra-Worli Sea Link, Western Ghats foothills

Takeoff from BOM

RIGHT

Departing BOM on runway 27, the initial climb and turn put Mumbai's skyline, Marine Drive, and the Bandra-Worli Sea Link on the right side as the aircraft banks south toward the Deccan Plateau. The left side only shows open Arabian Sea.

Mumbai skylineMarine Drive coastlineBandra-Worli Sea LinkWestern Ghats foothills
Aerial window seat view during landing at Phuket (right side) — Phang Nga Bay limestone karsts, Andaman Sea, Mai Khao Beach, Phuket's forested coastline

Landing at HKT

RIGHT

On approach to HKT's runway 27, the aircraft descends over the Andaman Sea and typically arrives from the north, putting the limestone karst islands of Phang Nga Bay on the right side before the final turn toward Mai Khao Beach. The left side shows mostly open sea.

Phang Nga Bay limestone karstsAndaman SeaMai Khao BeachPhuket's forested coastline

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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 Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bombay to Phuket. The right side wins on both ends of the flight: a scenic Mumbai skyline and coastline departure, and a rare glimpse of Phang Nga Bay's karst islands during the Phuket approach, while the left side offers mostly featureless sea for both segments.

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 on runway 27, the initial climb and turn put Mumbai's skyline, Marine Drive, and the Bandra-Worli Sea Link on the right side as the aircraft banks south toward the Deccan Plateau. The left side only shows open Arabian Sea. Notable sights include: Mumbai skyline, Marine Drive coastline, Bandra-Worli Sea Link, Western Ghats foothills.

What can I see when landing at Phuket International in Phuket?

When landing at Phuket International (HKT), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach to HKT's runway 27, the aircraft descends over the Andaman Sea and typically arrives from the north, putting the limestone karst islands of Phang Nga Bay on the right side before the final turn toward Mai Khao Beach. The left side shows mostly open sea. Notable sights include: Phang Nga Bay limestone karsts, Andaman Sea, Mai Khao Beach, Phuket's forested coastline.

How long is the flight from Bombay to Phuket?

The flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji International (BOM) to Phuket International (HKT) takes 4h 30m.

What does the Bombay to Phuket flight path pass over?

Southern Indian peninsula, Bay of Bengal open water, and the Andaman Sea approaching Thailand's west coast