About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Chhatrapati Shivaji International (BOM) to Thiruvananthapuram International (TRV)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bombay to Trivandrum. While takeoff favors right seats for the Arabian Sea and Mumbai coastal views, the landing approach over Veli Lake and the backwater system is more visually distinctive and geographically dramatic. Left seats capture the entire descent sequence over water bodies and the approach to the runway.
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 runway 09L/27R or 09R/27L depending on wind. Westerly departures (09L/09R) favor right seats for views of the Arabian Sea coastline and Mumbai's western suburbs. Easterly departures show less dramatic geography. Right seats capture the immediate coastal escarpment and the city's western sprawl. Notable sights include: Arabian Sea (immediate west), Mumbai's western coastal districts (Bandra, Worli), Western Ghats foothills (distant southeast), Thane Creek and mangrove areas (northeast).
What can I see when landing at Thiruvananthapuram International in Trivandrum?
When landing at Thiruvananthapuram International (TRV), sit on the Left side for the best views. TRV's runway 09/27 orientation means approaches typically come from the north or northeast. Left seats on northbound approaches capture the dramatic descent over the Arabian Sea, Veli Lake, and the backwater system. The approach path crosses the Veli Lake and Akkulam Lake before touchdown, both clearly visible water features. Notable sights include: Arabian Sea (west), Veli Lake (immediate approach path), Akkulam Lake (south of runway), Thiruvananthapuram city and Padmanabhaswamy Temple district (east).
How long is the flight from Bombay to Trivandrum?
The flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji International (BOM) to Thiruvananthapuram International (TRV) takes Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.
What does the Bombay to Trivandrum flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Western Ghats' western escarpment (visible around 30 minutes into flight as a dark ridge running north-south), passes over the Konkan coast with its narrow strip of coastal plains, then transitions over the Arabian Sea. Around the 45-minute mark, the flight crosses inland over Kerala's backwater system and coconut plantations. The Cardamom Hills appear as a distant ridge on the eastern horizon during the descent phase. The entire route stays within sight of either the Western Ghats or the Arabian Sea for most of the journey.