About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Chhatrapati Shivaji International (BOM) to Singapore Changi (SIN)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bombay to Singapore. The right side wins overall because the Mumbai departure view is genuinely spectacular — the harbor, the peninsula, and the Arabian Sea all at once — and the right side also tracks the Andaman Sea and western Sumatra coastline during the latter part of the cruise. The Singapore landing advantage on the left is real but shorter in duration.
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. Mumbai's runways (09/27 and 14/32) mean departures heading south or southeast put the city, harbor, and western coastline on the right side. You get a clear view of the Mumbai harbor, the densely packed peninsula of South Mumbai, and the Arabian Sea coastline stretching south toward Alibag. Notable sights include: Mumbai Harbor and Thane Creek, South Mumbai peninsula (Nariman Point, Colaba), Elephanta Island in the harbor, Arabian Sea coastline.
What can I see when landing at Singapore Changi in Singapore?
When landing at Singapore Changi (SIN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Changi typically uses runways 02/20 or 01/19, with arrivals often coming in from the south or east over the Strait of Singapore. A left-side seat on approach from the south gives you the best view of the Singapore city skyline, Marina Bay, and the southern islands in the strait. Notable sights include: Marina Bay Sands and CBD skyline, Sentosa Island and the southern islands, Strait of Singapore shipping lanes, Johor Strait and southern Malaysia.
How long is the flight from Bombay to Singapore?
The flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji International (BOM) to Singapore Changi (SIN) takes Approximately 5 hours 30 minutes.
What does the Bombay to Singapore flight path pass over?
The flight tracks southeast across the Bay of Bengal, passing well south of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands chain (visible as small green dots in deep blue water on clear days), then crosses the northern tip of Sumatra near Banda Aceh before descending over the Strait of Malacca and the Riau Islands toward Singapore. The Bay of Bengal is largely featureless open ocean for much of the cruise, but the Andaman Islands and the mountainous spine of northern Sumatra with its volcanic peaks are the most visually distinctive geographic features en route.