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AUH → BOM
Which side of the plane to sit from Abu Dhabi International Airport (Abu Dhabi) to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (Mumbai)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic Hajar Mountains during departure and the iconic Mumbai skyline and Sea Link upon arrival.
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UAE Desert
Expansive views of the golden rolling dunes of the Rub' al Khali's northern edge during departure.
Al Hajar Mountains
The rugged, limestone peaks forming the dramatic spine of the UAE and Oman border.
Musandam Peninsula
The spectacular 'Fjords of Arabia' where the mountains drop steeply into the sea.
Bandra-Worli Sea Link
The iconic cable-stayed bridge spanning the Mahim Bay during the final approach.
South Mumbai Skyline
A dense cluster of skyscrapers and landmarks like the Gateway of India visible during the landing loop.
The right side is ideal for capturing the rugged beauty of the Omani fjords and the sweeping Arabian Sea. During the landing pattern at BOM, this side often faces the architectural landmarks of South Mumbai. Late afternoon flights are highly recommended to catch the sunset over the Arabian Sea before touchdown.
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Sweeping views of the capital's modern skyline and coastal mangroves shortly after takeoff.
Yas Island
Spot the massive red roof of Ferrari World and the Yas Marina Formula 1 circuit.
Gulf of Oman
Watch the transition from the turquoise coastal shallows to the deep blue of the open ocean.
Makran Coast
View the distant, jagged mountain ranges of Southern Iran visible across the sea on clear days.
Sanjay Gandhi National Park
A large pocket of greenery visible on the northern approach into the Mumbai metropolitan area.
Sit on the left for the best views of the Abu Dhabi islands and Yas Island immediately after takeoff. On the approach to Mumbai, look for the vast green expanse of the national park, which provides a stark contrast to the surrounding dense urban sprawl. Morning flights offer the best lighting for the Iranian coastline.
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Get eSIMs for IndiaDistance: 1,971 km (1,225 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 38 min
Departure: AUH (24.433000564575195, 54.651100158691406)
Arrival: BOM (19.0886993408, 72.8678970337)
Route Type: International
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