Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bombay to Melbourne. Right-side seats capture the most dramatic scenery: the Arabian Sea and Mumbai's coastal landscape during departure, then the Indian Ocean crossing, and finally the approach to Melbourne's Port Phillip Bay. While left seats offer good landing views, the takeoff advantage and the extended ocean crossing make right-side the better overall choice.

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 during the initial climb. You'll see the Arabian Sea, the city's western shoreline, and the islands that form Mumbai's natural harbor as the aircraft banks eastward over the water before heading south. Notable sights include: Arabian Sea, Mumbai's western coastline and harbor islands, Elephanta Island, the Sahyadri mountain range (Western Ghats) visible inland to the east.

When landing at Melbourne Essendon (MEB), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views during approach to Melbourne. You'll see Port Phillip Bay, the Dandenong Ranges to the east, and the city's sprawl across the flat plains. The descent path typically brings these features into clear view on the left side of the aircraft. Notable sights include: Port Phillip Bay, the Dandenong Ranges (forested hills), Melbourne's urban sprawl across the flat plains, the Yarra River valley.

The flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji International (BOM) to Melbourne Essendon (MEB) takes Approximately 13-14 hours (typical routing via Middle East or direct).

The flight path crosses the Arabian Sea, then the Indian Ocean. Notable features include the Maldives archipelago (if visible during the southern route), the vast open Indian Ocean with occasional shipping traffic, and the approach to Australia's southern coast near the Bass Strait. The Dandenong Ranges and Port Phillip Bay mark the final descent into Melbourne.