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BOM → BRU
Which side of the plane to sit from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (Mumbai) to Brussels Airport (Brussels)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the dramatic Zagros Mountains, the historic Bosphorus crossing in Istanbul, and the snow-capped Carpathian range.
Zagros Mountains
Incredible folded rock formations and salt domes across the Iranian plateau.
Istanbul & Bosphorus
A world-class view of the strait dividing Asia and Europe, often visible on this flight path.
Black Sea Coast
The transition from the rugged Turkish mountains to the deep expanse of the Black Sea.
Carpathian Mountains
Rugged, forested peaks and winding valleys of Romania and Central Europe.
Central European Heartland
A patchwork of historic German towns, dense forests, and the winding Rhine River.
The right side is ideal for photography as it faces north, providing soft, indirect light on the terrain. For the best view of the Bosphorus, keep your window shade up as you cross from Turkish airspace into Europe. If the flight path is northerly, you may even spot the distant peaks of the Caucasus.
Arabian Sea
Deep blue waters of the Gulf of Oman shortly after departing the Indian coast.
Musandam Peninsula
The dramatic 'Fjords of Arabia' with steep limestone cliffs meeting the sea.
Mesopotamian Basin
The fertile plains of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers stretching toward the horizon.
Austrian Alps
Distant but sharp views of the southern Alpine ridges during the European transit.
Frankfurt Skyline
A view of Germany's financial hub and the Main river as you approach Belgium.
The left side faces south/southwest, meaning you will encounter significant sun glare during daytime flights. Use this side for sunset views if departing Mumbai in the afternoon. It is also better for spotting the lights of coastal cities along the Persian Gulf if flying at night.
Distance: 6,866 km (4,266 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 8 hrs 5 min
Departure: BOM (19.0886993408, 72.8678970337)
Arrival: BRU (50.9014015198, 4.48443984985)
Route Type: International
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