About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Doha International (DOH) to Chhatrapati Shivaji International (BOM)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Doha to Bombay. The left side wins at takeoff for Doha city views, but the right side delivers the more sustained and dramatic scenery: the Arabian Sea coastline during the cruise over the Gulf of Oman, and the spectacular Mumbai approach over Juhu Beach and the sea. Right side is the better overall choice for this route.
What can I see during takeoff from Doha International in Doha?
During takeoff from Doha International (DOH), sit on the Left side for the best views. Hamad International (the actual current airport) typically departs southwest on runway 16L/34R or southeast on 15/33. Departing toward the south or southeast, the left side gives you views over Doha's downtown skyline and the West Bay district, plus the shallow turquoise waters of the inner bay. The right side faces the industrial port area and open desert. Notable sights include: West Bay skyscraper cluster, Doha Corniche waterfront, inner bay tidal flats, Pearl-Qatar artificial island.
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. Chhatrapati Shivaji International typically lands from the north or northeast on runway 27 or 09, approaching over the northern suburbs. The right side on approach gives views over the Arabian Sea coastline, Juhu Beach, and the dense urban fabric of the western suburbs. The left side faces inland toward the congested northern suburbs with less visual interest. Notable sights include: Juhu Beach, Arabian Sea coastline, Bandra-Worli Sea Link, Dharavi district.
How long is the flight from Doha to Bombay?
The flight from Doha International (DOH) to Chhatrapati Shivaji International (BOM) takes Approximately 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours.
What does the Doha to Bombay flight path pass over?
The flight tracks southeast across the Arabian Sea, passing over the Gulf of Oman near the Musandam Peninsula of Oman, then crossing open ocean. The Makran Coast of Pakistan and Iran may be visible to the north in clear conditions. The final approach crosses the Maharashtra coastline north of Mumbai, with the Western Ghats visible as a low ridge on the eastern horizon during descent.