Right-side seats deliver superior scenery on both legs: Himalayan foothills during departure and the Western Ghats approach during descent. The takeoff views are particularly distinctive and visually rewarding.
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Flight Path
Dehra Dun to Bombay is 836 miles (1,345 km), a flight of about 2 hours 10 minutes.
The flight path crosses the Malwa Plateau and the Narmada River valley. En route, passengers may glimpse the Satpura Range to the south and the Vindhya Range to the north, though these are typically distant features. The landscape transitions from the forested hills of central India to the coastal plains approaching Mumbai.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from DED
RIGHTRight-side seats offer views of the Himalayan foothills immediately after departure. The aircraft climbs southwestward from Dehradun, and right-side windows frame the Mussoorie Range and Doon Valley terrain as the plane gains altitude.
Landing at BOM
LEFTLeft-side seats capture the approach to Mumbai over the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats. As the aircraft descends on final approach from the northeast, left windows frame the coastal geography, including the Thane Creek area and the transition from the Ghats to the coastal plain.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Dehradun (DED) to Chhatrapati Shivaji International (BOM)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Dehra Dun to Bombay. Right-side seats deliver superior scenery on both legs: Himalayan foothills during departure and the Western Ghats approach during descent. The takeoff views are particularly distinctive and visually rewarding.
What can I see during takeoff from Dehradun in Dehra Dun?
During takeoff from Dehradun (DED), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Himalayan foothills immediately after departure. The aircraft climbs southwestward from Dehradun, and right-side windows frame the Mussoorie Range and Doon Valley terrain as the plane gains altitude. Notable sights include: Mussoorie Range (eastern Himalayas), Doon Valley floor, Rispana River valley, forested ridgelines of the lower Himalayas.
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 capture the approach to Mumbai over the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats. As the aircraft descends on final approach from the northeast, left windows frame the coastal geography, including the Thane Creek area and the transition from the Ghats to the coastal plain. Notable sights include: Western Ghats escarpment, Thane Creek and mangrove areas, Mumbai's northern suburban sprawl, Arabian Sea coastline.
How long is the flight from Dehra Dun to Bombay?
The flight from Dehradun (DED) to Chhatrapati Shivaji International (BOM) takes about 2 hours 10 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 836 miles (1,345 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Dehra Dun to Bombay flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Malwa Plateau and the Narmada River valley. En route, passengers may glimpse the Satpura Range to the south and the Vindhya Range to the north, though these are typically distant features. The landscape transitions from the forested hills of central India to the coastal plains approaching Mumbai.