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BOM → GAU
Which side of the plane to sit from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (Mumbai) to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (Guwahati)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior panoramic perspective, particularly during the final third of the journey where the distant Himalayan peaks of Bhutan and Arunachal Pradesh become visible to the north, alongside the lush river systems of Bengal and Assam.
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Mumbai Skyline
Sweeping views of the financial capital's dense urban landscape and the eastern suburban creeks during the initial climb.
Western Ghats
Bird's eye view of the Sahyadri range's rugged escarpments, especially vibrant and green during the monsoon months.
Vindhya & Satpura
Distinctive geological formations of the central Indian plateaus and the Narmada-Tapti river valleys.
Ganges Delta
A complex network of silver threads as the flight crosses the upper reaches of the Ganges-Brahmaputra delta systems in Bengal.
Himalayan Horizon
On clear days, the snow-capped peaks of the Eastern Himalayas and Bhutanese border are visible in the distance during descent.
For the most dramatic views, book a morning flight (before 10 AM) to ensure the sun is behind you, illuminating the Himalayan peaks to the north. Avoid seats directly over the wing (usually rows 15-25) to maintain a clear line of sight to the horizon. During winter, look for the 'sea of clouds' phenomenon over the Brahmaputra valley.
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Glittering views of the Mumbai coastline and the busy shipping lanes of the Arabian Sea if the plane departs towards the west.
Deccan Plateau
The vast, arid expanse of the Deccan Traps showing unique basaltic rock formations and seasonal agricultural patterns.
Industrial Heartland
Views of the industrial corridors near Jamshedpur and Durgapur, marked by large-scale mining and steel manufacturing sites.
Brahmaputra Meanders
Stunning views of the massive, braided Brahmaputra River as the aircraft aligns for its final approach into Guwahati.
Assamese Tea Estates
A patchwork of deep green tea plantations that characterize the landscape of the Kamrup district near the airport.
The right side is ideal for afternoon or evening flights to catch the sunset reflecting off the many rivers and water bodies of Eastern India. Keep your camera ready during the final 15 minutes of the flight for close-up views of the Brahmaputra's massive sandbars and the lush greenery of the Assam valley.
Book Hotels in GuwahatiDistance: 2,071 km (1,287 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 46 min
Departure: BOM (19.0886993408, 72.8678970337)
Arrival: GAU (26.10610008239746, 91.58589935302734)
Route Type: Domestic
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