The left side offers coastal and urban scenery bookending the flight—Visakhapatnam's harbor at departure and Mumbai's skyline and sea coast at arrival—while the right side mostly faces inland over the flat Deccan plateau with little variation.
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Flight Path
Visakhapatnam to Bombay is 701 miles (1,128 km), a flight of about 1 hour 50 minutes.
Deccan Plateau interior, scattered low hills and river valleys of the Godavari basin, transitioning to the Western Ghats foothills as the flight nears the Mumbai coastal plain
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Takeoff from VTZ
LEFTDeparting VTZ, the aircraft climbs out along the Bay of Bengal coastline near Visakhapatnam, giving left-side passengers a view of the harbor, Dolphin's Nose headland, and the shoreline before the plane turns inland toward Mumbai.
Landing at BOM
LEFTOn approach into Mumbai, left-side views typically capture the Arabian Sea coastline, the dense skyline of South Mumbai, and the harbor area near the airport, offering a strong urban and coastal finale to the flight.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport (Vizag) (VTZ) to Chhatrapati Shivaji International (BOM)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Visakhapatnam to Bombay. The left side offers coastal and urban scenery bookending the flight—Visakhapatnam's harbor at departure and Mumbai's skyline and sea coast at arrival—while the right side mostly faces inland over the flat Deccan plateau with little variation.
What can I see during takeoff from Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport (Vizag) in Visakhapatnam?
During takeoff from Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport (Vizag) (VTZ), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing VTZ, the aircraft climbs out along the Bay of Bengal coastline near Visakhapatnam, giving left-side passengers a view of the harbor, Dolphin's Nose headland, and the shoreline before the plane turns inland toward Mumbai. Notable sights include: Visakhapatnam harbor, Dolphin's Nose hill, Bay of Bengal coastline, Eastern Ghats foothills.
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. On approach into Mumbai, left-side views typically capture the Arabian Sea coastline, the dense skyline of South Mumbai, and the harbor area near the airport, offering a strong urban and coastal finale to the flight. Notable sights include: Mumbai skyline, Arabian Sea coastline, Mahim Bay, harbor inlets near BOM.
How long is the flight from Visakhapatnam to Bombay?
The flight from Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport (Vizag) (VTZ) to Chhatrapati Shivaji International (BOM) takes about 1 hour 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 701 miles (1,128 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Visakhapatnam to Bombay flight path pass over?
Deccan Plateau interior, scattered low hills and river valleys of the Godavari basin, transitioning to the Western Ghats foothills as the flight nears the Mumbai coastal plain