About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Chhatrapati Shivaji International (BOM)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Newark to Bombay. The left side delivers the iconic Manhattan and New York Harbor departure view, which is one of the most spectacular urban takeoff panoramas in the world. The landing view on the right is strong but the takeoff spectacle tips the balance to the left side overall.
What can I see during takeoff from Newark Liberty International in Newark?
During takeoff from Newark Liberty International (EWR), sit on the Left side for the best views. EWR's primary departure runway 22L sends aircraft southwest then curving north, giving left-side passengers a direct view over Lower Manhattan, the Hudson River, and New York Harbor. The Statue of Liberty sits clearly visible in the harbor, and the Manhattan skyline is framed broadside from this angle. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Hudson River, New York Harbor, Statue of Liberty.
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 runway 27 approach brings aircraft in from the east over the city, and right-side passengers get a clear view of the Arabian Sea coastline, Juhu Beach, and the dense urban fabric of the western suburbs. The narrow peninsula shape of Mumbai is best appreciated from the right side as the aircraft descends over the northern suburbs. Notable sights include: Arabian Sea coastline, Juhu Beach, Mumbai western suburbs grid, Bandra-Worli Sea Link.
How long is the flight from Newark to Bombay?
The flight from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Chhatrapati Shivaji International (BOM) takes Approximately 15 to 16 hours.
What does the Newark to Bombay flight path pass over?
The great circle route from EWR to BOM tracks northeast over the North Atlantic, crosses the UK and Western Europe, passes over the Alps and the Adriatic Sea, continues over Turkey and the Anatolian plateau, crosses Iran and the Zagros Mountains, then descends over the Arabian Sea toward Mumbai. Notable features include the English Channel, the Alps visible as a broad white mountain arc, the Bosphorus Strait near Istanbul, the Caspian Sea appearing as a large inland body of water, and the Zagros mountain ranges of Iran with their distinctive parallel ridgelines visible from cruising altitude.