Right-side seats capture the most dramatic scenery: the Arabian Sea and Western Ghats during departure, and the Sierra Nevada and San Francisco Bay during arrival. The westbound transpacific route offers more sustained views of ocean and mountain terrain on the right side throughout the flight.
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Flight Path
Navi Mumbai to San Francisco is 8,399 miles (13,517 km), a flight of about 16 hours 30 minutes.
The flight path crosses the North Pacific Ocean. Notable geographic features along the route include: the Aleutian Islands (visible on northbound routing near Alaska), the Bering Sea region, and the North American continental interior (Rocky Mountains visible during descent phase if weather permits). The majority of the 16.5-hour flight occurs over open ocean with no visible landmarks; the most visually interesting segments are the first 2 hours (Indian coast and Arabian Sea) and the final 3 hours (North American landmass and California terrain).
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from NMI
RIGHTRight-side seats offer views of the Arabian Sea coastline and the Western Ghats mountain range as the aircraft climbs out westward from Navi Mumbai. The sea and coastal terrain provide immediate visual interest during the initial climb phase.
Landing at SFO
LEFTLeft-side seats provide views of the Sierra Nevada mountains and the California coastal ranges during descent into San Francisco. These dramatic mountain ridges are highly visible and photogenic during the final approach from the east.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI) to San Francisco International (SFO)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Navi Mumbai to San Francisco. Right-side seats capture the most dramatic scenery: the Arabian Sea and Western Ghats during departure, and the Sierra Nevada and San Francisco Bay during arrival. The westbound transpacific route offers more sustained views of ocean and mountain terrain on the right side throughout the flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Navi Mumbai International Airport in Navi Mumbai?
During takeoff from Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Arabian Sea coastline and the Western Ghats mountain range as the aircraft climbs out westward from Navi Mumbai. The sea and coastal terrain provide immediate visual interest during the initial climb phase. Notable sights include: Arabian Sea coastline, Western Ghats (distant eastern horizon), Mumbai metropolitan area (receding southward), Thane Creek estuary.
What can I see when landing at San Francisco International in San Francisco?
When landing at San Francisco International (SFO), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide views of the Sierra Nevada mountains and the California coastal ranges during descent into San Francisco. These dramatic mountain ridges are highly visible and photogenic during the final approach from the east. Notable sights include: Sierra Nevada range (eastern horizon), San Francisco Bay, Golden Gate Strait, Diablo Range (Mount Diablo visible on clear days).
How long is the flight from Navi Mumbai to San Francisco?
The flight from Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI) to San Francisco International (SFO) takes about 16 hours 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 8,399 miles (13,517 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Navi Mumbai to San Francisco flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the North Pacific Ocean. Notable geographic features along the route include: the Aleutian Islands (visible on northbound routing near Alaska), the Bering Sea region, and the North American continental interior (Rocky Mountains visible during descent phase if weather permits). The majority of the 16.5-hour flight occurs over open ocean with no visible landmarks; the most visually interesting segments are the first 2 hours (Indian coast and Arabian Sea) and the final 3 hours (North American landmass and California terrain).