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BBI → BOM
Which side of the plane to sit from Biju Patnaik Airport (Bhubaneswar) to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (Mumbai)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is the preferred choice for this trans-peninsular route, offering a chance to spot Chilika Lake shortly after takeoff and providing the most iconic views of the Mumbai harbor and skyline during the final approach.
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Chilika Lake
Asia's largest brackish water lagoon, visible shortly after departure from BBI if the flight path tracks slightly south.
Eastern Ghats
The rolling, ancient mountain ranges of Odisha and Chhattisgarh covered in deciduous forests.
Godavari River
The massive expanse of the Godavari river basin as the flight crosses into central Maharashtra.
Mumbai Skyline
On a standard approach to Runway 27, this side offers panoramic views of the Colaba peninsula and Marine Drive.
Book a window seat on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind the aircraft, ensuring clear photos of the Deccan Plateau. During monsoon season (June–September), watch for the dramatic cloud formations over the Western Ghats. On the final descent into Mumbai, look out for the Elephanta Caves island in the harbor.
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Deccan Farmlands
Intricate geometric patterns of agricultural plots across the vast semi-arid plateau of Maharashtra.
Western Ghats Scarp
The dramatic vertical drop-off of the Sahyadri mountains during the descent phase.
Sanjay Gandhi National Park
A rare urban forest view featuring the Kanheri Caves area just before landing.
Bandra-Worli Sea Link
Visible if the aircraft performs a northern loop before lining up for the final approach.
The right side is excellent for afternoon flights to avoid direct glare. It provides a better perspective of the rugged Western Ghats cliffs. If the flight approaches from the north, you will see the winding Vasai Creek and the dense urban sprawl of the northern suburbs. Keep your camera ready as you cross the mountain ridge into the coastal plain.
Book Hotels in MumbaiDistance: 1,362 km (846 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 49 min
Departure: BBI (20.2444000244, 85.8178024292)
Arrival: BOM (19.0886993408, 72.8678970337)
Route Type: Domestic
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