The route from Mumbai to Trivandrum roughly parallels India's western coastline, and the right-side window keeps the Arabian Sea, coastal cities, and backwaters in view for most of the flight, while the left side mostly faces inland toward hazier, less distinct terrain.
Flight Path
Konkan coast beaches, Goa's coastline and river mouths, Mangalore's coastal plain, and glimpses of the Western Ghats foothills inland to the east
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Takeoff from BOM
RIGHTDeparting BOM on runway 27, the aircraft climbs out over the western edge of Mumbai before banking south toward Kerala. The right side gives passengers a last look at Mumbai's coastline, harbor, and the Bandra-Worli Sea Link before the route settles onto its southbound track over the Arabian Sea.
Landing at TRV
RIGHTOn approach into TRV via runway 32, the aircraft tracks up the Kerala coast before turning onto final. The right side captures the palm-lined backwaters, lagoons, and the final stretch of Arabian Sea coastline as the plane descends toward Trivandrum.
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Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Chhatrapati Shivaji International (BOM) to Thiruvananthapuram International (TRV)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bombay to Trivandrum. The route from Mumbai to Trivandrum roughly parallels India's western coastline, and the right-side window keeps the Arabian Sea, coastal cities, and backwaters in view for most of the flight, while the left side mostly faces inland toward hazier, less distinct terrain.
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. Departing BOM on runway 27, the aircraft climbs out over the western edge of Mumbai before banking south toward Kerala. The right side gives passengers a last look at Mumbai's coastline, harbor, and the Bandra-Worli Sea Link before the route settles onto its southbound track over the Arabian Sea. Notable sights include: Mumbai skyline, Bandra-Worli Sea Link, Mumbai Harbor, Arabian Sea coastline.
What can I see when landing at Thiruvananthapuram International in Trivandrum?
When landing at Thiruvananthapuram International (TRV), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into TRV via runway 32, the aircraft tracks up the Kerala coast before turning onto final. The right side captures the palm-lined backwaters, lagoons, and the final stretch of Arabian Sea coastline as the plane descends toward Trivandrum. Notable sights include: Kerala backwaters, Arabian Sea coastline, coconut groves, Trivandrum city outskirts.
How long is the flight from Bombay to Trivandrum?
The flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji International (BOM) to Thiruvananthapuram International (TRV) takes 2h 30m.
What does the Bombay to Trivandrum flight path pass over?
Konkan coast beaches, Goa's coastline and river mouths, Mangalore's coastal plain, and glimpses of the Western Ghats foothills inland to the east