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AMS → BOM
Which side of the plane to sit from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (Amsterdam) to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (Mumbai)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is generally superior for this route as it offers a front-row seat to the breathtaking snowy peaks of the Alps shortly after departure and provides a better vantage point for the Persian Gulf and the iconic Mumbai skyline on final approach.
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The Alps
Spectacular views of Europe's most famous mountain range, including glaciers and high peaks.
Balkan Mountains
Rugged ridges and deep valleys passing over Southeast Europe toward the Mediterranean.
Anatolian Plateau
The golden-brown, crater-like landscapes of central Turkey.
Persian Gulf
Views of the shimmering turquoise waters and the futuristic architecture of coastal cities like Dubai.
Mumbai Peninsula
A stunning panoramic view of South Mumbai, the Bandra-Worli Sea Link, and the Arabian Sea on landing.
Ensure you are awake for the first 90 minutes of the flight to catch the Alps. For late afternoon arrivals into Mumbai, the right side provides a dramatic view of the sun setting over the Arabian Sea. On the final descent into BOM, the right side usually offers the best view of the Gateway of India and the dense urban sprawl of the city.
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Bird's eye view of the dense urban landscapes and industrial hubs of Western Germany.
Black Sea Coast
Gliding along the northern edge of Turkey with the deep blue expanse of the Black Sea to your left.
Caucasus Mountains
View of the jagged, snow-dusted peaks that form the natural border between Europe and Asia.
Iranian Plateau
Vast stretches of high-altitude deserts and rugged salt flats in northern Iran.
Konkan Coastline
The lush green landscapes of the northern Maharashtra coast as the plane enters Indian airspace.
The left side is preferable if you want to avoid direct sunlight during the middle of the flight. It offers better views of the Alborz mountain range and the southern shores of the Caspian Sea if the flight path tracks slightly more to the north. Keep an eye out for the glowing city lights of Tehran if traveling at night.
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Get eSIMs for IndiaDistance: 6,860 km (4,263 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 8 hrs 4 min
Departure: AMS (52.308601, 4.76389)
Arrival: BOM (19.0886993408, 72.8678970337)
Route Type: International
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