The left side captures the two most scenic urban/coastal moments of the flight — Istanbul's waterways at departure and Mumbai's skyline and harbor at arrival — while the right side during both phases faces flat or featureless terrain and open water.
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Flight Path
Istanbul to Bombay is 3,005 miles (4,836 km), a flight of about 5 hours 50 minutes.
Zagros Mountains of western Iran, the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz region, and the open Arabian Sea crossing toward the Indian coast
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from IST
LEFTDepartures from IST typically climb out over the European side before banking toward Asia, giving a brief but clear view of the Bosphorus mouth and the Sea of Marmara coastline on the left before the turn southeast. The right side mostly shows flat Thracian farmland with no distinctive features.
Landing at BOM
LEFTArrivals into BOM commonly approach from the west over the Arabian Sea and land on runway 09, putting Mumbai's skyline, harbor, and the Bandra-Worli Sea Link on the left side of the aircraft during final descent. The right side during this approach shows only open ocean.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from İstanbul Airport (IST) to Chhatrapati Shivaji International (BOM)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Istanbul to Bombay. The left side captures the two most scenic urban/coastal moments of the flight — Istanbul's waterways at departure and Mumbai's skyline and harbor at arrival — while the right side during both phases faces flat or featureless terrain and open water.
What can I see during takeoff from İstanbul Airport in Istanbul?
During takeoff from İstanbul Airport (IST), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departures from IST typically climb out over the European side before banking toward Asia, giving a brief but clear view of the Bosphorus mouth and the Sea of Marmara coastline on the left before the turn southeast. The right side mostly shows flat Thracian farmland with no distinctive features. Notable sights include: Sea of Marmara, Bosphorus strait mouth, Istanbul's European shoreline, Princes' Islands.
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. Arrivals into BOM commonly approach from the west over the Arabian Sea and land on runway 09, putting Mumbai's skyline, harbor, and the Bandra-Worli Sea Link on the left side of the aircraft during final descent. The right side during this approach shows only open ocean. Notable sights include: Mumbai skyline and harbor, Bandra-Worli Sea Link, Elephanta Island, Arabian Sea coastline.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Bombay?
The flight from İstanbul Airport (IST) to Chhatrapati Shivaji International (BOM) takes about 5 hours 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,005 miles (4,836 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Istanbul to Bombay flight path pass over?
Zagros Mountains of western Iran, the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz region, and the open Arabian Sea crossing toward the Indian coast