While the takeoff offers brief views of Scottish geography, the landing approach provides more sustained and visually dramatic scenery: the Arabian Sea, the Western Ghats, and Mumbai's distinctive coastal geography. Right seats capture the most impressive final descent views.
Flight Path
The flight path crosses the Alps (visible from cruising altitude as a snow-capped ridge), the Mediterranean Sea, North Africa including the Sahara Desert, the Red Sea, and the Arabian Peninsula before reaching the Arabian Sea and Indian coast. The Alps are typically visible 1.5–2 hours after departure; the Sahara occupies the middle 3–4 hours of flight; the Red Sea and Arabian Peninsula appear 5–6 hours into the flight.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Edinburgh (EDI) to Chhatrapati Shivaji International (BOM)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Edinburgh to Bombay. While the takeoff offers brief views of Scottish geography, the landing approach provides more sustained and visually dramatic scenery: the Arabian Sea, the Western Ghats, and Mumbai's distinctive coastal geography. Right seats capture the most impressive final descent views.
What can I see during takeoff from Edinburgh in Edinburgh?
During takeoff from Edinburgh (EDI), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left seats offer views of the Pentland Hills and the Firth of Forth estuary as the aircraft climbs southwestward out of Edinburgh. The Forth bridges and coastal geography provide distinctive visual reference points during the initial climb. Notable sights include: Pentland Hills, Firth of Forth, Forth Road Bridge, City of Edinburgh 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. Right seats provide views of the Arabian Sea approach to Mumbai, the Western Ghats mountains inland, and the distinctive geography of the Bombay coastline including the Thane Creek and Colaba peninsula as the aircraft descends toward Chhatrapati Shivaji International. Notable sights include: Arabian Sea, Western Ghats mountain range, Thane Creek, Colaba peninsula and Mumbai harbor.
How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Bombay?
The flight from Edinburgh (EDI) to Chhatrapati Shivaji International (BOM) takes 8h 15m.
What does the Edinburgh to Bombay flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Alps (visible from cruising altitude as a snow-capped ridge), the Mediterranean Sea, North Africa including the Sahara Desert, the Red Sea, and the Arabian Peninsula before reaching the Arabian Sea and Indian coast. The Alps are typically visible 1.5–2 hours after departure; the Sahara occupies the middle 3–4 hours of flight; the Red Sea and Arabian Peninsula appear 5–6 hours into the flight.