BOM ICN Chhatrapati Shivaji International to Incheon International

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Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Chhatrapati Shivaji International (BOM) to Incheon International (ICN)?

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bombay to Seoul. While takeoff offers excellent coastal views from the right, the landing approach into Incheon from the left provides more dramatic and varied scenery—the Yellow Sea, Han River delta, and Seoul's urban expanse. The left side captures the journey's conclusion with geographically richer features.

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. Right-side seats offer views of Mumbai's coastal geography and the Arabian Sea immediately after departure. Aircraft typically climb northeastward from BOM, giving right-side passengers clear sightlines of the city's western shoreline and offshore islands. Notable sights include: Arabian Sea coastline, Elephanta Island (visible as a small landmass in the sea southeast of Mumbai), Mumbai's urban sprawl extending inland, Western Ghats mountain range appearing as a distant ridge to the east.

What can I see when landing at Incheon International in Seoul?

When landing at Incheon International (ICN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide views during the descent into Incheon as the aircraft approaches from the southwest over the Yellow Sea and the Korean peninsula's western coast. This angle captures the Han River estuary and Seoul's urban landscape before touchdown. Notable sights include: Yellow Sea (Hwanghae), Han River estuary and delta, Incheon's industrial waterfront and port facilities, Seoul's urban sprawl visible inland to the east.

How long is the flight from Bombay to Seoul?

The flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji International (BOM) to Incheon International (ICN) takes Approximately 5 hours 15 minutes.

What does the Bombay to Seoul flight path pass over?

The flight path crosses the Bay of Bengal, then traverses the Indian subcontinent's northern regions (Madhya Pradesh plains visible below), continues over the Indo-Gangetic Plain, crosses into Myanmar airspace, then over the Andaman Sea and into Southeast Asia before turning north toward China and Korea. Notable midpoint landmarks include the Ganges River delta (visible as a massive braided river system if crossing at lower altitudes during certain routing), the Irrawaddy River in Myanmar, and the North China Plain before reaching Korean airspace. The flight typically passes east of the Himalayas at distance.