About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Chhatrapati Shivaji International (BOM) to Lester B Pearson International (YYZ)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bombay to Toronto. While the takeoff offers interesting coastal views, the landing approach over Lake Ontario and into the Greater Toronto Area provides more dramatic and sustained scenic value. Left-side seats capture the full approach sequence with the lake, shoreline cliffs, and urban waterfront.
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. Right-side seats offer views of Mumbai's coastal geography during the initial climb-out. The aircraft departs eastward over the Arabian Sea before turning north, so right-side passengers see the city's waterfront, islands, and the transition from urban sprawl to open water. Notable sights include: Arabian Sea coastline, Elephanta Island and surrounding harbor islands, Mumbai's eastern suburban sprawl, Thane Creek inlet.
What can I see when landing at Lester B Pearson International in Toronto?
When landing at Lester B Pearson International (YYZ), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views during the approach to Toronto. The aircraft descends over Lake Ontario from the southeast, and left-side passengers see the lake's expanse, the Greater Toronto Area's urban sprawl, and the transition from water to city. Notable sights include: Lake Ontario's open water, Toronto's downtown skyline and waterfront, the Scarborough Bluffs (eastern shoreline cliffs), Greater Toronto Area suburban grid.
How long is the flight from Bombay to Toronto?
The flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji International (BOM) to Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) takes Approximately 16-17 hours (including one stop, typically in Europe or Middle East; direct routing would be 18-19 hours).
What does the Bombay to Toronto flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Arabian Sea northwestward, then over the Middle East (Persian Gulf region, Zagros Mountains visible on clear days), continues over the Caspian Sea region, crosses into Eastern Europe (Carpathian Mountains), and proceeds over the Atlantic toward North America. Notable midpoint landmarks include the Zagros Mountains in Iran, the Carpathian range in Romania/Ukraine, and the Atlantic coastline approaching Newfoundland.