Cairo to Bombay flight pathCAIBOM

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Flight time4h 15m
Distance2,698
Heading097° → 115°
Best side
LeftMostly left

While takeoff offers excellent delta views from the right, the landing approach over Mumbai's harbor and coastal geography from the left provides more dramatic and memorable scenery. The left side captures the Arabian Sea approach and the city's unique island-based layout.

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Flight Path

Flight path overview

Cairo to Bombay is 2,698 miles (4,342 km), a flight of about 4 hours 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the Arabian Sea for roughly 2.5 hours after leaving Egyptian airspace. Notable features include the Sinai Peninsula (visible during initial eastbound climb), the Red Sea's northern reaches, and the Oman coast briefly visible to the south before the aircraft turns southeast toward India. The flight crosses open ocean for the majority of the journey, with minimal landmark visibility during cruise altitude over the Arabian Sea.

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Aerial window seat view during takeoff from Cairo (right side) — Nile Delta agricultural grid, Cairo urban sprawl to the west, Lake Manzala (shallow lagoon) to the northeast, Suez Canal corridor visible as a thin linear feature in the distance to the east

Takeoff from CAI

RIGHT

Right-side seats capture the Nile Delta's intricate network of channels and agricultural fields immediately after departure. Cairo typically departs eastbound (runways 05R/05L), so the right wing shows the delta's distinctive fan pattern spreading north toward the Mediterranean.

Nile Delta agricultural gridCairo urban sprawl to the westLake Manzala to the northeastSuez Canal corridor visible as a thin linear feature in the distance to the east
CAI Cairo InternationalHub for EgyptAir
Aerial window seat view during landing at Bombay (left side) — Arabian Sea with shipping traffic, Mumbai's island-connected landmass and harbor, Elephanta Island to the northeast, Western Ghats mountain range as a distant ridge on the horizon to the east

Landing at BOM

LEFT

Left-side seats offer superior views of Mumbai's geography during approach. Bombay typically lands on runways 09L/09R (eastbound approaches), so the left wing faces south and southwest, directly over the Arabian Sea and the city's coastal layout.

Arabian Sea with shipping trafficMumbai's island-connected landmass and harborElephanta Island to the northeastWestern Ghats mountain range as a distant ridge on the horizon to the east
BOM Chhatrapati Shivaji InternationalHub for Air India, IndiGo, Vistara

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Cairo International (CAI) to Chhatrapati Shivaji International (BOM)?

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Cairo to Bombay. While takeoff offers excellent delta views from the right, the landing approach over Mumbai's harbor and coastal geography from the left provides more dramatic and memorable scenery. The left side captures the Arabian Sea approach and the city's unique island-based layout.

What can I see during takeoff from Cairo International in Cairo?

During takeoff from Cairo International (CAI), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats capture the Nile Delta's intricate network of channels and agricultural fields immediately after departure. Cairo typically departs eastbound (runways 05R/05L), so the right wing shows the delta's distinctive fan pattern spreading north toward the Mediterranean. Notable sights include: Nile Delta agricultural grid, Cairo urban sprawl to the west, Lake Manzala (shallow lagoon) to the northeast, Suez Canal corridor visible as a thin linear feature in the distance to the east.

What can I see when landing at Chhatrapati Shivaji International in Bombay?

When landing at Chhatrapati Shivaji International (BOM), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats offer superior views of Mumbai's geography during approach. Bombay typically lands on runways 09L/09R (eastbound approaches), so the left wing faces south and southwest, directly over the Arabian Sea and the city's coastal layout. Notable sights include: Arabian Sea with shipping traffic, Mumbai's island-connected landmass and harbor, Elephanta Island to the northeast, Western Ghats mountain range as a distant ridge on the horizon to the east.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Bombay?

The flight from Cairo International (CAI) to Chhatrapati Shivaji International (BOM) takes about 4 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,698 miles (4,342 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Cairo to Bombay flight path pass over?

The flight path crosses the Arabian Sea for roughly 2.5 hours after leaving Egyptian airspace. Notable features include the Sinai Peninsula (visible during initial eastbound climb), the Red Sea's northern reaches, and the Oman coast briefly visible to the south before the aircraft turns southeast toward India. The flight crosses open ocean for the majority of the journey, with minimal landmark visibility during cruise altitude over the Arabian Sea.