Right-side seats win overall because the departure view over Mumbai and the Arabian Sea is more visually dramatic and sustained than the landing approach. While the landing offers island scenery, the takeoff provides a longer, more detailed urban-to-seascape transition that most passengers find more engaging.
Flight Path
The flight path crosses the Arabian Sea heading southeast, passing over open ocean with no major landmarks visible for most of the journey. Around the midpoint, you're roughly 200 miles southwest of the Indian mainland. As you approach the Andaman Islands (about 30 minutes before landing), small islands begin appearing—North Andaman and Middle Andaman visible as forested landmasses. The water transitions from deep blue to turquoise as you approach the shallower waters around Port Blair.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from BOM
RIGHTRight-side seats capture the Arabian Sea coastline and Mumbai's sprawling urban landscape as you climb out. Depending on runway usage (typically 09L/09R for westbound departures), you'll see the city grid, coastal inlets, and the transition to open water heading southwest toward Port Blair.
Landing at IXZ
LEFTLeft-side seats offer the best view of Port Blair's approach over the Andaman Sea and the island geography. As you descend toward the runway (typically 09 or 27 depending on wind), the left side reveals the Andaman Islands' distinctive coastline, dense tropical forest coverage, and the approach path over water with small islands dotting the seascape.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Chhatrapati Shivaji International (BOM) to Port Blair (IXZ)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bombay to Port Blair. Right-side seats win overall because the departure view over Mumbai and the Arabian Sea is more visually dramatic and sustained than the landing approach. While the landing offers island scenery, the takeoff provides a longer, more detailed urban-to-seascape transition that most passengers find more engaging.
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 capture the Arabian Sea coastline and Mumbai's sprawling urban landscape as you climb out. Depending on runway usage (typically 09L/09R for westbound departures), you'll see the city grid, coastal inlets, and the transition to open water heading southwest toward Port Blair. Notable sights include: Arabian Sea, Mumbai urban sprawl and coastal districts, Thane Creek inlet, Western Ghats ridge line (distant, southern horizon).
What can I see when landing at Port Blair in Port Blair?
When landing at Port Blair (IXZ), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats offer the best view of Port Blair's approach over the Andaman Sea and the island geography. As you descend toward the runway (typically 09 or 27 depending on wind), the left side reveals the Andaman Islands' distinctive coastline, dense tropical forest coverage, and the approach path over water with small islands dotting the seascape. Notable sights include: Andaman Sea, Port Blair's forested terrain and coastal settlement, Ross Island and nearby smaller islands, Cellular Jail area (white structures visible on approach).
How long is the flight from Bombay to Port Blair?
The flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji International (BOM) to Port Blair (IXZ) takes Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.
What does the Bombay to Port Blair flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Arabian Sea heading southeast, passing over open ocean with no major landmarks visible for most of the journey. Around the midpoint, you're roughly 200 miles southwest of the Indian mainland. As you approach the Andaman Islands (about 30 minutes before landing), small islands begin appearing—North Andaman and Middle Andaman visible as forested landmasses. The water transitions from deep blue to turquoise as you approach the shallower waters around Port Blair.