Right side wins at both ends of the flight. During the cruise over the Bay of Bengal and across central India, the right side also faces south, giving occasional views of the Deccan Plateau's river systems and the Indian coastline as you descend. The left side faces north toward the Himalayas during cruise but they are typically too distant to see clearly at this latitude.
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Flight Path
Tokyo to Bombay is 4,184 miles (6,734 km), a flight of about 9 hours 30 minutes.
The route tracks southwest over the East China Sea, crosses the southern tip of the Korean Peninsula or passes near it, then crosses the South China Sea or cuts over southern China and Myanmar depending on routing. Over the Bay of Bengal the flight passes well south of the Ganges delta. The Deccan Plateau of central India is crossed during descent, with the Western Ghats visible as a low ridge line before the Mumbai coastal plain.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from HND
RIGHTHND typically departs south or southwest over Tokyo Bay on runways 16L/16R or 34L/34R. A southbound departure on the right side gives you a clear view back over central Tokyo, including the dense urban grid of Shinagawa and the bay itself. The left side faces open water with little of interest.
Landing at BOM
RIGHTBOM's primary arrival runway 27 brings aircraft in from the east over the city, and a right-side seat gives you a view south over the Mumbai peninsula, Dharavi, and the Arabian Sea coastline. The left side faces inland toward the suburban sprawl of Thane with less visual interest.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Tokyo International (HND) to Chhatrapati Shivaji International (BOM)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Tokyo to Bombay. Right side wins at both ends of the flight. During the cruise over the Bay of Bengal and across central India, the right side also faces south, giving occasional views of the Deccan Plateau's river systems and the Indian coastline as you descend. The left side faces north toward the Himalayas during cruise but they are typically too distant to see clearly at this latitude.
What can I see during takeoff from Tokyo International in Tokyo?
During takeoff from Tokyo International (HND), sit on the Right side for the best views. HND typically departs south or southwest over Tokyo Bay on runways 16L/16R or 34L/34R. A southbound departure on the right side gives you a clear view back over central Tokyo, including the dense urban grid of Shinagawa and the bay itself. The left side faces open water with little of interest. Notable sights include: Tokyo Bay, Yokohama port and waterfront, the Boso Peninsula across the bay, urban sprawl of central Tokyo receding to the north.
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. BOM's primary arrival runway 27 brings aircraft in from the east over the city, and a right-side seat gives you a view south over the Mumbai peninsula, Dharavi, and the Arabian Sea coastline. The left side faces inland toward the suburban sprawl of Thane with less visual interest. Notable sights include: Mumbai harbor and Back Bay, Dharavi and the central city peninsula, the Arabian Sea coastline, Bandra-Worli Sea Link if approaching from the east.
How long is the flight from Tokyo to Bombay?
The flight from Tokyo International (HND) to Chhatrapati Shivaji International (BOM) takes about 9 hours 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 4,184 miles (6,734 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Tokyo to Bombay flight path pass over?
The route tracks southwest over the East China Sea, crosses the southern tip of the Korean Peninsula or passes near it, then crosses the South China Sea or cuts over southern China and Myanmar depending on routing. Over the Bay of Bengal the flight passes well south of the Ganges delta. The Deccan Plateau of central India is crossed during descent, with the Western Ghats visible as a low ridge line before the Mumbai coastal plain.