Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bombay to New York. While takeoff favors the right, the landing view from the left is more dramatic and geographically distinctive—Jamaica Bay's unique ecosystem and the Atlantic approach provide better visual interest than the inland Queens/Brooklyn approach. The takeoff view is good but brief; the landing compensation makes left the better overall choice.

During takeoff from Chhatrapati Shivaji International (BOM), sit on the Right side for the best views. BOM typically departs runways 09L/09R (eastbound) during normal operations. Right-side seats face north across the Arabian Sea and toward the Western Ghats, offering immediate water views and mountain backdrop. Left seats face inland toward the city and industrial areas. Notable sights include: Arabian Sea (immediate offshore water), Western Ghats mountain range (distant eastern horizon), Mumbai harbor and shipping lanes (below during initial climb), Elephanta Island (small, visible in harbor area).

When landing at John F Kennedy International (JFK), sit on the Left side for the best views. JFK typically uses runways 04L/04R or 13L/13R depending on wind. For westbound arrivals (most common from Asia), approach vectors often favor left-side seats, which face south and east across Jamaica Bay, the Atlantic shoreline, and Long Island's southern coast. Right seats face inland toward Queens and Brooklyn. Notable sights include: Jamaica Bay (large water body with islands and marshland), Atlantic Ocean (eastern horizon), Long Island's southern barrier beaches (Rockaway Peninsula, Jamaica Bay islands), Manhattan skyline (distant, visible on clear days from certain approach angles).

The flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji International (BOM) to John F Kennedy International (JFK) takes Approximately 16-17 hours block time.

Flight path crosses the Arabian Sea, then the Middle East (Persian Gulf region, visible from cruise altitude), the Caucasus Mountains (distant southern horizon), Black Sea region, Eastern Europe, and the Atlantic. At cruise altitude (35,000+ feet), the curvature of Earth becomes apparent. Notable midpoint landmarks include the Caspian Sea (if visible during daylight), the Alps (northern Europe, visible as a distant ridge), and the Atlantic coastline of Ireland/UK (eastern approach to North America). The North Atlantic crossing dominates the latter half—primarily open ocean with occasional weather systems visible as cloud formations.