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Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from John F Kennedy International (JFK) to Chhatrapati Shivaji International (BOM)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from New York to Bombay. While left offers better takeoff views of New York, right seats dominate the longer descent into Bombay with extended views of the Arabian Sea and Western Ghats—the most visually distinctive portion of this long-haul flight.

What can I see during takeoff from John F Kennedy International in New York?

During takeoff from John F Kennedy International (JFK), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left seats face north and west during initial climb, capturing the Hudson River, Manhattan skyline, and the New Jersey Palisades. Right seats turn toward the Atlantic immediately and offer less dramatic urban scenery. Notable sights include: Hudson River (running north-south below), Manhattan's grid of buildings and skyscrapers, New Jersey Palisades (steep cliffs west of the river), Upper New York Bay.

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. Right seats face east during descent into Bombay, offering views of the Arabian Sea, the Konkan coastline, and the Western Ghats mountains rising inland. Left seats face the city and industrial areas with less scenic value. Notable sights include: Arabian Sea (west and southwest), Western Ghats mountain range (inland, south and southeast), Konkan coastal plains, Mumbai's sprawling urban grid.

How long is the flight from New York to Bombay?

The flight from John F Kennedy International (JFK) to Chhatrapati Shivaji International (BOM) takes Approximately 15.5 to 16.5 hours (typical nonstop routing).

What does the New York to Bombay flight path pass over?

The flight path crosses the Atlantic Ocean (6-7 hours of open water with occasional cloud formations), then over southern Europe and the Mediterranean, the Suez Canal region, the Red Sea, and the Arabian Peninsula before reaching the Indian Ocean and the west coast of India. The most notable geographic features en route are the Suez Canal (narrow waterway visible only at lower altitudes during specific routing), the Red Sea (long, narrow body of water between Africa and the Arabian Peninsula), and the transition from desert (Arabian Peninsula) to the monsoon-influenced Konkan coast of India.