While left seats offer good departure views, right seats provide superior scenery during the longer and more visually interesting descent into Mumbai, where the harbor, city, and distant mountains create a more dramatic finale than the initial ocean crossing.
Flight Path
Arabian Sea crossing with no major landmarks; flight path passes over open ocean between Mauritius and the Indian coast. The Laccadive Islands (Lakshadweep) may be visible from altitude on the right side approximately 2 hours into flight, appearing as small atolls in the Arabian Sea. The Western Ghats mountain range becomes visible on the right approximately 30 minutes before landing, running north-south along India's western coast.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from MRU
LEFTLeft seats offer views of the Indian Ocean immediately after departure, with the Mauritian coastline receding beneath the aircraft. The western shore and reef systems are particularly visible during the initial climb-out.
Landing at BOM
RIGHTRight seats provide excellent views during descent into Mumbai. The approach typically brings the aircraft over the Arabian Sea from the west, then across the Thane Creek and Mumbai harbor area, with the city's western coastline and high-rise districts clearly visible.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International (MRU) to Chhatrapati Shivaji International (BOM)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Plaisance to Bombay. While left seats offer good departure views, right seats provide superior scenery during the longer and more visually interesting descent into Mumbai, where the harbor, city, and distant mountains create a more dramatic finale than the initial ocean crossing.
What can I see during takeoff from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International in Plaisance?
During takeoff from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International (MRU), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left seats offer views of the Indian Ocean immediately after departure, with the Mauritian coastline receding beneath the aircraft. The western shore and reef systems are particularly visible during the initial climb-out. Notable sights include: Indian Ocean, Mauritius western coastline, coral reef systems, Port Louis harbor area.
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 provide excellent views during descent into Mumbai. The approach typically brings the aircraft over the Arabian Sea from the west, then across the Thane Creek and Mumbai harbor area, with the city's western coastline and high-rise districts clearly visible. Notable sights include: Arabian Sea, Thane Creek, Mumbai harbor and waterfront, Western Ghats mountains (distant).
How long is the flight from Plaisance to Bombay?
The flight from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International (MRU) to Chhatrapati Shivaji International (BOM) takes 4h 15m.
What does the Plaisance to Bombay flight path pass over?
Arabian Sea crossing with no major landmarks; flight path passes over open ocean between Mauritius and the Indian coast. The Laccadive Islands (Lakshadweep) may be visible from altitude on the right side approximately 2 hours into flight, appearing as small atolls in the Arabian Sea. The Western Ghats mountain range becomes visible on the right approximately 30 minutes before landing, running north-south along India's western coast.