About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Chhatrapati Shivaji International (BOM) to Ruzyne (PRG)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bombay to Prague. Right-side seats capture the Arabian Sea and Western Ghats departure, then during the long cruise over the Arabian Peninsula, Middle East, and Central Asia, right seats face toward the Taurus Mountains (Turkey), Caucasus range (Georgia/Azerbaijan), and Hindu Kush (Afghanistan/Tajikistan). The landing approach favors left seats, but the departure and mid-flight geography make right the stronger choice overall.
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. BOM typically departs eastbound (Runway 09L/09R). Right-side seats face toward the Arabian Sea initially, then the Western Ghats as the aircraft climbs. Left seats see the sprawl of Mumbai and industrial areas inland. Notable sights include: Arabian Sea (immediate offshore), Western Ghats mountain range (eastern horizon during climb), Mumbai urban sprawl, Thane Creek estuary.
What can I see when landing at Ruzyne in Prague?
When landing at Ruzyne (PRG), sit on the Left side for the best views. PRG typically lands westbound (Runway 06L/06R). Left-side seats during descent approach from the east see the Vltava River, Prague's Old Town and castle complex, and the Bohemian Plateau terrain. Right seats face the industrial suburbs and approach corridor. Notable sights include: Vltava River (meandering through Prague), Prague Castle and St. Vitus Cathedral (on left bank), Old Town Square district, Bohemian Plateau forested terrain.
How long is the flight from Bombay to Prague?
The flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji International (BOM) to Ruzyne (PRG) takes Approximately 8 hours 45 minutes to 9 hours 15 minutes.
What does the Bombay to Prague flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Arabian Sea, then the Arabian Peninsula (Oman/UAE), the Persian Gulf region, Iraq/Syria, Turkey (Taurus Mountains visible on right during cruise), Georgia/Azerbaijan (Caucasus range on right), Kazakhstan steppe, and enters European airspace over Ukraine/Poland before descending into Prague. The Caucasus Mountains provide the most dramatic mid-flight landmark for right-side viewers around the 5-6 hour mark.