About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Charles De Gaulle (CDG) to Chhatrapati Shivaji International (BOM)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Paris to Bombay. Right side wins overall. While left is better at CDG departure for Paris views, the right side delivers the more dramatic payoff: the Alps crossing over Switzerland and northern Italy with Mont Blanc and the Bernese Oberland visible, then the Arabian Sea coastline and Mumbai's distinctive peninsula on arrival. The Alps alone make right side the stronger choice for the full journey.
What can I see during takeoff from Charles De Gaulle in Paris?
During takeoff from Charles De Gaulle (CDG), sit on the Left side for the best views. CDG departures heading southeast (typical for routes to India) on runways 08L/08R or 09L/09R put Paris city center on the left side. You get a clear view of the Seine river bends and the urban grid of Paris as you climb out eastward. Notable sights include: Seine river meanders through central Paris, La Défense business district towers, Bois de Boulogne forest patch, Marne river confluence east of the city.
What can I see when landing at Chhatrapati Shivaji International in Bombay?
When landing at Chhatrapati Shivaji International (BOM), sit on the Right side for the best views. Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji International uses runway 27 for westward landings, which is the dominant configuration. Approaching from the east on a westward heading, the right side faces north and gives you the Arabian Sea coastline, Dharavi, and the Bandra-Worli Sea Link. The left side faces inland toward the congested eastern suburbs with less visual interest. Notable sights include: Arabian Sea coastline and Mahim Bay, Bandra-Worli Sea Link cable-stayed bridge, Dharavi district dense urban grid, Juhu Beach strip along the coast.
How long is the flight from Paris to Bombay?
The flight from Charles De Gaulle (CDG) to Chhatrapati Shivaji International (BOM) takes Approximately 9 to 9.5 hours.
What does the Paris to Bombay flight path pass over?
The route tracks southeast from Paris over the Swiss Plateau and the Alps (Mont Blanc massif, Matterhorn area visible on clear days), then across northern Italy and the Adriatic Sea, over Greece and the Aegean, across Turkey and into the Middle East corridor over Iran and the Persian Gulf region, then southeast across the Arabian Sea to Mumbai. The Zagros Mountains of Iran and the Gulf of Oman coastline are notable mid-flight features on the right side.