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BOM → SAH
Which side of the plane to sit from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (Mumbai) to Sana'a International Airport (Sanaa)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the dramatic transition from the Arabian Sea to the rugged coastal cliffs of Yemen and the spectacular Sarawat mountain ranges upon descent into Sana'a.
Mumbai Coastline
Panoramic views of the Gateway of India and the southern tip of the Colaba peninsula during takeoff.
Socotra Archipelago
On clear southerly tracks, you may spot the distant, unique silhouettes of the Socotra islands in the Arabian Sea.
Gulf of Aden Coast
Spectacular views of the Al Mukalla coastline where the plateau drops sharply into the turquoise ocean.
Sarawat Mountains
Breathtaking views of the jagged, high-altitude peaks and terraced green slopes as you approach the Sana'a basin.
Old Sana'a
During the final approach, the distinct 'gingerbread' architecture of the ancient city is often visible to the south.
Opt for a morning flight to avoid the afternoon haze over the Arabian Sea. The left side is particularly stunning during the final 45 minutes of the flight when crossing the coastline into the Yemeni highlands. Ensure your window is clean as the high-altitude sun can be intense.
Northern Mumbai
Views of the Sanjay Gandhi National Park and the dense urban sprawl of the northern suburbs.
Rub' al Khali
Catch the southern fringes of the Empty Quarter, showing vast rolling sand dunes transitioning into rocky plateaus.
Wadi Hadramaut
View the deep, canyon-like valleys that carve through the desert plateau, revealing hidden oases.
Sana'a Plateau
A perspective of the vast, high-altitude plains that surround the capital city, dotted with traditional stone villages.
The right side is ideal for capturing the vastness of the Arabian desert. For afternoon flights, this side will be in the shade, making it better for photography without glare. Look out for the deep geological 'wadis' or dry riverbeds that create intricate patterns in the landscape below.
Distance: 3,065 km (1,905 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 36 min
Departure: BOM (19.0886993408, 72.8678970337)
Arrival: SAH (15.476300239562988, 44.21969985961914)
Route Type: International
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