The right side offers the Aravalli hills near Delhi at departure and a scenic coastal approach with Mumbai's skyline and the Arabian Sea at arrival, while the left side is dominated by flat agricultural plains for most of the route.
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Flight Path
Delhi to Bombay is 706 miles (1,137 km), a flight of about 2 hours 15 minutes.
The route crosses the Malwa Plateau and the Vindhya Range in Madhya Pradesh, with the Narmada River valley visible below as a wide green corridor cutting across the otherwise flat central Indian tableland.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from DEL
RIGHTAs the aircraft climbs out of Delhi and banks south toward Mumbai, the right side offers views of the Aravalli Range's low ridges beginning near Gurugram and Alwar, plus the sprawling grid of Delhi-NCR's western suburbs. The left side mostly shows the flatter Yamuna floodplain and eastern Delhi/Noida, which is less visually distinct.
Landing at BOM
RIGHTOn approach into Mumbai, arriving flights often swing out over the Arabian Sea before turning back to land, giving right-side passengers a sweeping view of the coastline, the Bandra-Worli Sea Link, and the dense high-rises of western Mumbai. The left side typically shows Thane Creek and inland suburbs, which are flatter and less photogenic.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Indira Gandhi International (DEL) to Chhatrapati Shivaji International (BOM)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Delhi to Bombay. The right side offers the Aravalli hills near Delhi at departure and a scenic coastal approach with Mumbai's skyline and the Arabian Sea at arrival, while the left side is dominated by flat agricultural plains for most of the route.
What can I see during takeoff from Indira Gandhi International in Delhi?
During takeoff from Indira Gandhi International (DEL), sit on the Right side for the best views. As the aircraft climbs out of Delhi and banks south toward Mumbai, the right side offers views of the Aravalli Range's low ridges beginning near Gurugram and Alwar, plus the sprawling grid of Delhi-NCR's western suburbs. The left side mostly shows the flatter Yamuna floodplain and eastern Delhi/Noida, which is less visually distinct. Notable sights include: Aravalli Range foothills, Gurugram skyline, Yamuna River bends, Delhi-NCR urban sprawl.
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. On approach into Mumbai, arriving flights often swing out over the Arabian Sea before turning back to land, giving right-side passengers a sweeping view of the coastline, the Bandra-Worli Sea Link, and the dense high-rises of western Mumbai. The left side typically shows Thane Creek and inland suburbs, which are flatter and less photogenic. Notable sights include: Arabian Sea coastline, Bandra-Worli Sea Link, Mumbai high-rise skyline, Mahim Bay.
How long is the flight from Delhi to Bombay?
The flight from Indira Gandhi International (DEL) to Chhatrapati Shivaji International (BOM) takes about 2 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 706 miles (1,137 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Delhi to Bombay flight path pass over?
The route crosses the Malwa Plateau and the Vindhya Range in Madhya Pradesh, with the Narmada River valley visible below as a wide green corridor cutting across the otherwise flat central Indian tableland.