The right side wins both ends of the flight: Mumbai's coastal skyline at departure and Lake Zurich with the Alps at arrival, while the left side spends most of takeoff and landing over open water or flat farmland.
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Flight Path
Bombay to Zurich is 4,064 miles (6,540 km), a flight of about 8 hours 20 minutes.
Arabian Sea and Persian Gulf coastline, Zagros Mountains of Iran, Mesopotamian plains of Iraq, Anatolian plateau and Taurus Mountains of Turkey, then the Balkan highlands before the Alps come into view near Switzerland
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from BOM
RIGHTDeparting BOM on runway 27, the aircraft banks north over the coast, putting Mumbai's dense skyline and harbor on the right side while the left side faces mostly open Arabian Sea. The right side captures the city's landmarks as the plane climbs out.
Landing at ZRH
RIGHTOn the northeast-to-southeast approach into ZRH runway 14, the aircraft's right side faces southwest, revealing Lake Zurich, the city, and the snow-capped Alps rising on the horizon. The left side mostly overlooks flatter farmland toward Germany.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Chhatrapati Shivaji International (BOM) to Zurich (ZRH)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bombay to Zurich. The right side wins both ends of the flight: Mumbai's coastal skyline at departure and Lake Zurich with the Alps at arrival, while the left side spends most of takeoff and landing over open water or flat farmland.
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 banks north over the coast, putting Mumbai's dense skyline and harbor on the right side while the left side faces mostly open Arabian Sea. The right side captures the city's landmarks as the plane climbs out. Notable sights include: Mumbai skyline (Bandra-Worli), Bandra-Worli Sea Link, Mumbai Harbour, Elephanta Island.
What can I see when landing at Zurich in Zurich?
When landing at Zurich (ZRH), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the northeast-to-southeast approach into ZRH runway 14, the aircraft's right side faces southwest, revealing Lake Zurich, the city, and the snow-capped Alps rising on the horizon. The left side mostly overlooks flatter farmland toward Germany. Notable sights include: Lake Zurich, Zurich old town, Swiss countryside, Alps on the horizon.
How long is the flight from Bombay to Zurich?
The flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji International (BOM) to Zurich (ZRH) takes about 8 hours 20 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 4,064 miles (6,540 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Bombay to Zurich flight path pass over?
Arabian Sea and Persian Gulf coastline, Zagros Mountains of Iran, Mesopotamian plains of Iraq, Anatolian plateau and Taurus Mountains of Turkey, then the Balkan highlands before the Alps come into view near Switzerland