The right side captures the two most visually rewarding moments of the flight: the Manhattan skyline and harbor on departure, and the Mumbai coastline with the Sea Link on arrival. The long cruise phase over the North Atlantic, Scandinavia, and Central Asian steppe offers little differentiation between sides, so the takeoff and landing views decide the winner.
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Flight Path
Newark to Bombay is 7,796 miles (12,546 km), a flight of about 14 hours 50 minutes.
The great-circle routing carries the flight over the North Atlantic, southern Scandinavia, western Russia, and the steppes of Kazakhstan before crossing into Central Asia near the Caspian Sea and the Hindu Kush foothills of Afghanistan en route to the Arabian Sea and India.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from EWR
RIGHTDeparting EWR on runway 4 (heading northeast) and banking toward the Atlantic, the Manhattan skyline, Hudson River, and New York Harbor sit on the right side of the aircraft. This is one of the most recognizable urban views available on any US departure.
Landing at BOM
RIGHTArrivals into BOM typically land on runway 09, approaching from the west over the Arabian Sea. This gives a clear view of the Mumbai coastline, the Bandra-Worli Sea Link, and the dense high-rise skyline as the aircraft descends toward the coast.
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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 Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Newark to Bombay. The right side captures the two most visually rewarding moments of the flight: the Manhattan skyline and harbor on departure, and the Mumbai coastline with the Sea Link on arrival. The long cruise phase over the North Atlantic, Scandinavia, and Central Asian steppe offers little differentiation between sides, so the takeoff and landing views decide the winner.
What can I see during takeoff from Newark Liberty International in Newark?
During takeoff from Newark Liberty International (EWR), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing EWR on runway 4 (heading northeast) and banking toward the Atlantic, the Manhattan skyline, Hudson River, and New York Harbor sit on the right side of the aircraft. This is one of the most recognizable urban views available on any US departure. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Hudson River, Statue of Liberty, New York Harbor.
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. Arrivals into BOM typically land on runway 09, approaching from the west over the Arabian Sea. This gives a clear view of the Mumbai coastline, the Bandra-Worli Sea Link, and the dense high-rise skyline as the aircraft descends toward the coast. Notable sights include: Arabian Sea coastline, Bandra-Worli Sea Link, Mumbai skyline, Mahim Bay.
How long is the flight from Newark to Bombay?
The flight from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Chhatrapati Shivaji International (BOM) takes about 14 hours 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 7,796 miles (12,546 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Newark to Bombay flight path pass over?
The great-circle routing carries the flight over the North Atlantic, southern Scandinavia, western Russia, and the steppes of Kazakhstan before crossing into Central Asia near the Caspian Sea and the Hindu Kush foothills of Afghanistan en route to the Arabian Sea and India.