While takeoff favors the right, the landing approach over the Arabian Sea and harbor entrance is the more visually distinctive segment of this route. Left seats capture the approach geography more comprehensively, including the open sea, island, and harbor approach that defines the arrival experience.
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Flight Path
Seoul to Bombay is 3,447 miles (5,548 km), a flight of about 7 hours 5 minutes.
The flight path crosses the Bay of Bengal and the Indian subcontinent's western coast. Notable features include the Deccan Plateau's western edge (visible as terrain elevation change during descent into western India), the Western Ghats mountain range running parallel to the coast (visible as a linear ridge during descent), and the transition from the peninsula's interior to the coastal plains approaching Bombay. The route passes over parts of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra states. Clear-weather flights may show the Deccan's plateau surface with its distinctive flat-topped terrain and river valleys, particularly the Godavari and Krishna river systems, though these are subtle at cruise altitude.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from ICN
RIGHTIncheon typically departs runways 03L/03R (northeast heading) or 15L/15R (southwest heading). Right seats offer views of the Yellow Sea and the Korean peninsula's western coastline during northeast departures, which are more common. During southwest departures, right seats face inland toward Seoul and the Han River valley.
Landing at BOM
LEFTBombay's primary landing runways are 09/27 (east-west). Approaches typically come from the northeast over the Arabian Sea. Left seats provide extended views of the sea approach, Elephanta Island, and the harbor entrance before turning final into the airport on the peninsula's western shore.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Incheon International (ICN) to Chhatrapati Shivaji International (BOM)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Seoul to Bombay. While takeoff favors the right, the landing approach over the Arabian Sea and harbor entrance is the more visually distinctive segment of this route. Left seats capture the approach geography more comprehensively, including the open sea, island, and harbor approach that defines the arrival experience.
What can I see during takeoff from Incheon International in Seoul?
During takeoff from Incheon International (ICN), sit on the Right side for the best views. Incheon typically departs runways 03L/03R (northeast heading) or 15L/15R (southwest heading). Right seats offer views of the Yellow Sea and the Korean peninsula's western coastline during northeast departures, which are more common. During southwest departures, right seats face inland toward Seoul and the Han River valley. Notable sights include: Yellow Sea (west), Han River estuary, Seoul metropolitan area (southeast), Gimpo district industrial zones.
What can I see when landing at Chhatrapati Shivaji International in Bombay?
When landing at Chhatrapati Shivaji International (BOM), sit on the Left side for the best views. Bombay's primary landing runways are 09/27 (east-west). Approaches typically come from the northeast over the Arabian Sea. Left seats provide extended views of the sea approach, Elephanta Island, and the harbor entrance before turning final into the airport on the peninsula's western shore. Notable sights include: Arabian Sea, Elephanta Island, Mumbai Harbor, Colaba Peninsula.
How long is the flight from Seoul to Bombay?
The flight from Incheon International (ICN) to Chhatrapati Shivaji International (BOM) takes about 7 hours 5 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,447 miles (5,548 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Seoul to Bombay flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Bay of Bengal and the Indian subcontinent's western coast. Notable features include the Deccan Plateau's western edge (visible as terrain elevation change during descent into western India), the Western Ghats mountain range running parallel to the coast (visible as a linear ridge during descent), and the transition from the peninsula's interior to the coastal plains approaching Bombay. The route passes over parts of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra states. Clear-weather flights may show the Deccan's plateau surface with its distinctive flat-topped terrain and river valleys, particularly the Godavari and Krishna river systems, though these are subtle at cruise altitude.